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Yes, hello and welcome. It is going to be an extremely busy afternoon, as the results tumble in from all over the country. We have two thirds of the results from the local authorities in england, still to come in. Mayoral contest from across the country, that will influence the mood within the two main parties. And the police and Crime Commissioners and england and wales. 50 commissioners and england and wales. So far, broadly speaking, it has been a bad night for the conservatives, as expected....

This programme contains some Strong Language and some discriminatory language. Election night fever, as bbc gets ready to bring you the results of the last big vote before the General Election. Will it be boom time for starmer . Or will it be doom time for sunak . The bbc� s Election Programme kicks off in an hours time. You can see just a few of their many live points warming up. With a pick� n� mix of votes under the count tonight, to discuss them well be joined by the chair of the labou...

Won the rutherglen and Hamilton West by election, in whats being seen as a key test of the partys ability to regain seats in scotland. Its candidate Michael Shanks secured just under 18,000 votes, more than double the total for katy loudon of the snp, who came second. The poll was triggered by the removal of the former snp mp Margaret Ferrier after she broke covid lockdown rules. 0ur scotland correspondent lorna gordon was at the count. Michael shanks, Scottish Labour Party, 17,000. Cheering. Th...

Test since im the use of became the leader in the first minister. And he says that his foot will be challenging for his party and will it mean for his leadership and the independence movement. Humza yousaf. The result could have a seismic impact on the party across the uk and a not so humble break or is it overconfidence. We will find out soon. Lets forget the Scottish Conservatives because other parties not expected to win this year, the big question is with its core vote holed up and this is a...

He did resign from the party because of sir keir starmer post match stance on palestine. You of sir keir starmer postmatch stance on palestine. You mentioned other candidates, stance on palestine. You mentioned other candidates, and stance on palestine. You mentioned other candidates, and particularly i other candidates, and particularly interested in the conservative candidates and how they are dealing with being with associated with the government on a national level. That is interesting gover...

Is facing two confidence votes in the coming days, one on him personally and the other in his actual government. This all came about after the First Ministers decision last week to end the deal with the greens and it followed a backlash over the snps decision to scratch the 2030 climate targets. The greens accused mr yousaf of selling out future generations over climate and had been due to hold a vote themselves over whether to remain in power with the snp in response to that. The snp has 63 msp...

Stomach dont go anywhere, next, we have more news. I spoke to 24 hours ago when you were on your way to the nerd prom, in a tuxedo, what was your take away . You know what, the take away for me was that our colleague, kelly odonnell, was the best white house Correspondents Dinner president host ever. Ive been going to this dinner often on for 20 years and she was superb it she knocked it Out Of The Park and the jokes were not so bad. Very funny. Enjoy your evening. Thank you for joining us. Toni...

Gasoline and Propane Derailing in new mexico. The new crackdown as propalestinian demonstrations spread on campuses, and after usc canceled its main commencement, will other schools follow . Our nbc news investigation, our crews in gaza documenting several deadly strikes in zones where israel told displaced civilians theyd be safe. The promising news in king charles battle with cancer and when he plans to return to his royal duties. And after falling on hard times, the town that was saved by bee...

Crossing highways. Debris flying as storms sweep through oklahoma and texas. Tonight, damage, roofs ripped off homes. Tens of millions at risk for the weekend. Were tracking it. Also tonight, the new witnesses in Donald Trumps Hush Money Trial including his longtime assistant. What she told the jury about Stormy Daniels and Karen Mcdougal. Two women who claim to have had affairs with the former president. ,. The former president. The major shift for President Biden now saying hes happy to debate...

Its been just over 2a hours since iran came under attack. Us Officials Say israel fired at least one missile into iranian territory, no major damage or casualties were reported. This was a relatively small scale strike by israel. Earlier, the us Secretary Of State Antony Blinken would not comment on reports the white house was informed in advance about the israeli assault. The United States has not been involved in any offensive operations. What we are focusing on, what the g7 is focusing on and...