Local elections

Greens predict they are on course for record-breaking nights, but Reform grab headlines with by-election and mayoral victory

Councillor Sue Williams joins the Green Party, pushing Gloucester County Council into no overall control and providing a further boost to Greens following record local election results

Mayors and Parties that put climate action at the heart of their campaigns dominated last week’s local election results, but will the message from voters be heeded?

New polling, strong showing from Greens and Labour, and victory for Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen all point to how public support for climate action is as robust as ever

Greens enjoy surge in support, as polling guru John Curtice predicts government is facing "one of the worst, if not the worst, Conservative performance in local elections for the last 40 years"

Record gains for the Green Party and a collapse in the Tory vote point to how environmental issues could prove key to the coming general election

Green Party takes control of its first ever council and is on track to gain more than 100 seats, as Opposition parties celebrate impressive performance

Greens declare they are 'gaining across the country', as early results point to big wins for Labour, the Lib Dems, and Greens - and heavy losses for the government

The ongoing row over the UK's sewage spills looks set to be a major issue for local voters, but there are no quick fixes or easy answers to the crisis

Party claims its plan to deliver green upgrades for 19 million UK homes over the next decade would save families at least £500 on their bills