Image copyright BBC, PA Media Jeremy Corbyn and John McDonnell have apologised over Labour's "catastrophic" defeat in Thursday's election, which saw them lose 59 seats. Mr Corbyn said he was "sorry that we came up short", while Mr McDonnell told the BBC he "owns this disaster". The leader and shadow … [Read more...]

Image copyright Reuters Jeremy Corbyn has apologised to Labour supporters over his party's heavy defeat in the general election. Writing in the Sunday Mirror and the Observer, he acknowledged the party's failings in the poll and said he accepts his responsibility for it. It comes as two likely leadership … [Read more...]

Image copyright James Frith Image caption Mr Frith said he felt "blessed and proud" of his campaign, which was supported by comedian Eddy Izzard The general election brought surprise victories and shock … [Read more...]

Image copyright Alamy Once, you would have got long odds on the first Conservative election win coming from Blyth Valley in Northumberland. As a former mining community, it hardly seemed natural Tory territory. But mental health care assistant Ian Levy overcame a Labour majority of almost 8,000 to secure it. In … [Read more...]

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Jeremy Corbyn at a rally in Colwyn Bay last weekend Labour must not resort to "wishy-washy centrism" after its disastrous general election showing, ex-Welsh … [Read more...]