6 UK lawmakers are running to lead the Conservative Party after its crushing election defeat

LONDON (AP) — Six British lawmakers entered the race to lead the defeated Conservative Party by Monday's deadline, in a contest that will decide whether the opposition party tacks to the right or steers toward the political center. Contenders include former Foreign Secretary James...

The Latest | Keir Starmer is officially the new UK prime minister

Labour leader Keir Starmer officially became prime minister of the United Kingdom on Friday after his party won a landslide victory in a national election. Starmer received the blessing of King Charles III to form a government in a ceremony known as the “kissing of hands.” A...

Britain’s Labour Party has won enough seats to have a majority in the UK Parliament

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Labour Party headed for a landslide victory Friday in a parliamentary election, an exit poll and partial returns indicated, as voters punished the governing Conservatives after 14 years of economic and political upheaval. As the sun rose, official results...

Anti-immigration party leader Nigel Farage wins a seat in UK Parliament on his eighth attempt

LONDON (AP) — Anti-immigration party leader Nigel Farage wins a seat in UK Parliament on his eighth attempt.

Who are the main players in the UK's upcoming national election?

LONDON (AP) — Millions of voters in Britain are going to the polls Thursday to choose a new House of Commons and a new government. Voters will elect 650 lawmakers representing as many constituencies, or local areas, and the leader of the party that returns the most lawmakers will...