i l am thrilled at the snp results. i mean. — am thrilled at the snp results. i mean. it— am thrilled at the snp results. i mean. it is— am thrilled at the snp results. i mean, it is a quite incredible outcome, _ mean, it is a quite incredible outcome, you know, we have not only won the _ outcome, you know, we have not only won the election, i think, our eight consecutive — won the election, i think, our eight consecutive election victory since i have _ consecutive election victory since i have been— consecutive election victory since i have been leader of the snp, but we have when— have been leader of the snp, but we have when it overwhelmingly, i think we're _ have when it overwhelmingly, i think we're going — have when it overwhelmingly, i think we're going to end up 12 to 13 percentage points ahead of our nearest — percentage points ahead of our nearest rival. we've increased our share _ nearest rival. we've increased our share of— nearest rival. we've increased our share of the — nearest rival. we've increased our share of the vote, we'd

well, i'm thrilled at the snp _ her reaction to the voting. well, i'm thrilled at the snp result. it| i'm thrilled at the snp result. it is a quite incredible outcome for that we are not only won the election, our eight consecutive election, our eight consecutive election since i've been leader of the snp but we wanted overwhelmingly. we can end up 12 to 13 percentage dig point ahead of our nearest rival. we've increased our share of bow, the number of counsellors we've won and i think were going to be the largest county going into the election. all of that would be a fantastic result for any party in any circumstance but the snp has been a government in scotland now for 15 years. this results as the people across scotland while they absolutely recognise that the snp is not perfect, no party or government is, they trust the snp and f8 to lead they trust the snp and f8 to lead the country forward in national and crucially local level. in terms of the other party, labour, the tories clearly found out for a second place, some way behind the snp, labour will be pleased at second place

snp perspective, the _ message essentially focused on, from the snp perspective, the prime - the snp perspective, the prime minister— the snp perspective, the prime minister boris _ the snp perspective, the prime minister boris johnson. - the snp perspective, the prime minister borisjohnson. in - the snp perspective, the prime l minister borisjohnson. in return, the conservatives— minister borisjohnson. in return, the conservatives have _ minister borisjohnson. in return, the conservatives have very- minister borisjohnson. in return, j the conservatives have very much been _ the conservatives have very much been focusing _ the conservatives have very much been focusing on _ the conservatives have very much been focusing on the _ the conservatives have very much been focusing on the record - the conservatives have very much been focusing on the record of. the conservatives have very muchl been focusing on the record of the scottish— been focusing on the record of the scottish national— been focusing on the record of the scottish national party _ been focusing on the record of

in scotland, the snp remain pre—eminent and they have gained dundee from no overall control. and as i said, the liberal democrats had a very good night of it, particularly in the south of england and they have gained gosport from the conservatives. if you want to find out what has happened in your area, do go to the bbc news website where you can go to the postcode tracker. enter your postcode there to find out all the information. that is, as i say, on the website or the bbc news app. earlier i spoke to the director of episodes here and tell me what these local or election results could mean for future elections.— for future elections. there are ranue, for future elections. there are range. if— for future elections. there are range. if he — for future elections. there are range, if he could _ for future elections. there are range, if he could take - for future elections. there are range, if he could take that i range, if he could take that national share at face value, there are a range of potential possibilities ranging from a reduced conservative majority to the hung

they trust the snp and have faith in the snp to lead the country forward at national and crucially local level. nicola sturgeon speaking earlier. the liberal democrats have gained more than 190 council seats in england so far. speaking in taunton — where the lib dems have taken control of somerset county council — party leader sir ed davey voiced his delight to supporters. what began as a tremor in chesham and amersham became an earthquake in north shropshire. and with our victories in furness and here in somerset... cheering it has now become a political shock wave that could bring down this appalling conservative government. it's the movement of millions of people, and they saying they've had enough. they've had enough of rising energy bills and food bills, and rising unfair tory taxes. they've had enough of filthy sewage being allowed to be pumped into our rivers and lakes. they've had enough of ambulance delays and not being able to get a gp appointment because there are too few doctors. they've had enough of being taken for granted. and they've had enough of this lawbreaking, ly

snp's own expense. for them a bit of a leg up perhaps that the snp's own expense.— them a bit of a leg up perhaps that the snp's own expense. for now, many thanks. we the snp's own expense. for now, many thanks we will — the snp's own expense. for now, many thanks. we will talk _ the snp's own expense. for now, many thanks. we will talk about _ the snp's own expense. for now, many thanks. we will talk about later - the snp's own expense. for now, many thanks. we will talk about later on i thanks. we will talk about later on about northern ireland. let's stay with scotland for the moment. we are joined from glasgow by the labour leader there, anas sarwar. thank you forjoining us. let's have your readout on labour's performance so far. , , ., ., ., readout on labour's performance so far. ,,., ., ., far. this is for almost a decade the first positive _ far. this is for almost a decade the first positive and _ far. this is for almost a decade the first positive and cheerful- far. this is for almost a de

in scotland, the snp remain pre—eminent and they have gained dundee from no overall control. and as i said, the liberal democrats had a very good night of it, particularly in the south of england and they have gained gosport from the conservatives. if you want to find out what has happened in your area, do go to the bbc news website where you can go to the postcode tracker. enter your postcode there to find out all the information. that is, as i say, on the website or the bbc news app. reeta chakra barti, reeta chakrabarti, there. in ukraine, the united nations and the international red cross are trying to rescue more civilians from the besieged city of mariupol. but ukrainian forces have accused russia of breaching the latest ceasefire. around 200 civilians are still trapped in a huge steel factory complex, along with city's last ukrainian defenders. relatives of those soldiers are pleading for them to also be brought out alive. 0ur correspondent laura bicker has sent this report from dnipro. the russian attacks continue, despite promises of a ceasefire, according to this un

the snp is a -a 15 the tories into retreat. the snp is a party 15 years — the tories into retreat. the snp is a party 15 years into government. | the tories into retreat. the snp is| a party 15 years into government. a big vote of confidence in our leadership of scotland, both nationally and at local level. i do not take it for granted. people want to see us deliver. the reason we keep winning elections is we worked really hard, at elections in our leadership of scotland, both nationally and at local level. i do not take it _ nationally and at local level. i do not take it for _ nationally and at local level. i do not take it for granted. people want to see us deliver. the reason we keep winning elections as we worked really hard, at elections and between elections. votes are counted in the verdicts are in. only a snapshot that feral party is plenty to chew over. leila nathoo, bbc news. let's go live to our scotland correspondent, alexandra mackenzie, in west dunbartonshire. there were gains in scotland for the snp, as you had, also for labour, the liberal democrats and the greens.

you can also see their dundee, and snp gain. —— has moved around. you can see it was hung there and still after 15 years in government still gaining seats. a1% of the vote, up marginally, the conservatives again if you can just see that pattern again down considerably. wales also very interesting. the party there is the labour party, they have been in office since 1999, had a very strong performance at the 2021 senedd lectures, poor performance in the 2019 general election but the labour party continues to return to form in wales, 67 seats are. you can see what a big proportion of the overall gb wide net labour gains wales has been. they have the british labour party if you like, the westminster labour party, has a lot to thank the welsh labour party to continue their return to form. everyone climb downed a bit but conceptus down 86 seats, they lost over 40% of the seats, they lost over 40% of the seats they were defending. and just having a look at some of those results in detail. there was a good slew of seats the conservatives one of the labour p

the snp is a party 15 years into government. so it's a big vote of confidence in our leadership of scotland, both nationally and at local level. i don't take it for granted, though. people want to see us deliver now. the reason we keep winning elections is because we work really hard, at elections, between elections, to deliver for scotland. votes are counted and the verdicts are in. it's only a snapshot, but for all parties, plenty to chew over. leila nathoo, bbc news. 0ur wales correspondent, tomos morgan told us how people voted across wales and the unexpected losses for the conservative party. after the brexit vote in 2017, i think it's fair to say that a number of disgruntled labour voters and brexit voters moved over and started voting tory. we saw that in the general election in 2017, the local election and general election after that, as well. but since the pandemic, things are beginning to change. last year, we had the senedd elections here in wales and mark drakeford's labour government exceeded expectations, really, d

the snp has emerged as the winner _ results today. the snp has emerged as the winner of _ results today. the snp has emerged as the winner of elections _ results today. the snp has emerged as the winner of elections in - as the winner of elections in scotland, labour overtaken the conservatives, the second—largest party for the first time in six years. with all results now declared, the snp has gained 23 seats labour has added 19, the conservatives lost 62 affairs. in wales, labour made gains while the conservatives suffered significant losses. the latest results show labour has gained 50 feet and now control six of the welsh councils. if you want to find out the results in your part of the uk, but had to the bbc news website, or the bbc news app, and to your postcode, you also find lots of election analysis on the latest reports from our still monitoring counts around the country. those are the made headlines, now back to election 2022. well, welcome back once again, i want to say proper welcome to my guests. nice to see you both.

dundee in scotland, that is an snp gain, and the snp are on top of the poll. they remain pre—eminent in scotland. and the liberal democrats, as i said, a good night for them, and they have gained the newly created council of somerset. if you are wondering what's going on in your own local authority, do go to our website. you can go to our postcode checker, just put your postcode in and click on the area. you can do that, as i say, from the website or visit the bbc news app. the time is... the time is 20 past six. our top story this evening. a tough night for the tories — big losses for the conservatives at council elections in england, wales and scotland. the queen's m jubilee celebrations, prince andrew and harry and meghan markle won't appear. coming up in sportsday on the bbc news channel, named test captain last week, this week hitting a record—breaking century in his first innings since. ben stokes scores 161 offjust 88 balls for durham. it all started more than 120 years ago in glasgow — when the legendary scottish footballer robert smyth mccoll

snp spokesman, kirsty blackman. it snp spokesman, kirsty blackman. [it is snp spokesman, kirsty blackman. is quite snp spokesman, kirsty blackman. it is quite amusing to hear the chancellor talked about this being timely. it is timely, itjust happens to have happened the week of the sue gray report. itjust happens that that report came out yesterday and the chancellor has suddenly realised today that people are really struggling. he has suddenly realised he needs to announce something about it. the chancellor stood up in the spring statement that he made when he announced the energy loan and said look at these amazing things i am announcing and i genuinely believe it that that is the best this government could do. now he has changed his mind. he has listened to the cause of the opposition, he has listened to the calls of people up and down these islands who are struggling, who are struggling in many cases more than they have ever struggled before. i don't understand, madam deputy speaker, why he has announced only a £15 billion package. he has got Â

. —— snp. they've lost a couple seats, the conservatives have really fallen back and it's labour in the greens who gained there. in terms of the first preference share of the vote, as always, i like the first preference change since 2017. the snp has actually slipped back in glasgow, as have the conservatives, and that is to the advantage of labour in the green party. many thanks for— labour in the green party. many thanks for that _ labour in the green party. many thanks for that overview - labour in the green party. many thanks for that overview for - labour in the green party. many thanks for that overview for us i labour in the green party. many| thanks for that overview for us of what's going on in scotland. now we have a full set to consider so we can make more definitive statements. kate forbes is a scottish finance secretary. thanks very much, good evening to you. secretary. thanks very much, good evening to yon-— secretary. thanks very much, good| evening to you._ nice evening to y

the snp is a party 15 years into government. so it�*s a big vote of confidence in our leadership of scotland, both nationally and at local level. i don�*t take it for granted, though. people want to see us deliver now. the reason we keep winning elections is because we work really hard, at elections, between elections, to deliver for scotland. votes are counted in the verdicts are in. it�*s only a snapshot but for all parties, plenty to chew over. leila nathoo, bbc news. our wales correspondent, tomos morgan told us how people voted across wales and the unexpected losses for the conservative party. after the brexit vote in 2017, i think it�*s fair to say a number of disgruntled labour voters and brexit voters moved over and started voting tory, we saw that in the general election in 2017, the local election and general election after that as well. but since the pandemic, things are beginning to change most of last year we had the senedd elections in wales and mark drakeford�*s labour government exceeded expectations an

the snp is a party 15 years into government. so it's a big vote of confidence in our leadership of scotland, both nationally and at local level. i don't take it for granted, though. people want to see us deliver now. the reason we keep winning elections is because we work really hard, at elections, between elections, to deliver for scotland. votes are counted and the verdicts are in. it's only a snapshot, but for all parties, plenty to chew over. leila nathoo, bbc news. our wales correspondent, tomos morgan told us how people voted across wales and the unexpected losses for the conservative party. after the brexit vote in 2017, i think it's fair to say that a number of disgruntled labour voters and brexit voters moved over and started voting tory. we saw that in the general election in 2017, the local election and general election after that, as well. but since the pandemic, things are beginning to change. last year, we had the senedd elections here in wales and mark drakeford's labour government exceeded expectations, really, d

“ make, or could they make, against the snp? ~ ., , ~ the snp? think that is true. i think it would now _ the snp? think that is true. i think it would now be _ the snp? think that is true. i think it would now be a _ the snp? think that is true. i think it would now be a surprise - the snp? think that is true. i think it would now be a surprise if - the snp? think that is true. i think it would now be a surprise if the i it would now be a surprise if the labour party don't end up in second place this evening. or today, from the votes... i haven't slept, i don't know what time it is. we will tet ou don't know what time it is. we will get you some _ don't know what time it is. we will get you some coffee. _ don't know what time it is. we will get you some coffee. yellow - don't know what time it is. we will get you some coffee. yellow or i don't know what time it is. we will| get you some coffee. yellow or can we expect the labour party to be second in scotland, it would be a surprise if they are not. the conservatives run a pretty difficult local election campaign i

it has gone down 7% for the snp. you canjudge you can judge us you canjudge us at you can judge us at the end of day. let's just you can judge us at the end of day. let'sjustjudge you on you can judge us at the end of day. let's justjudge you on glasgow, because it us important in the battle between you and snp. bide because it us important in the battle between you and snp. we are earlive in the — battle between you and snp. we are earlive in the declaration _ battle between you and snp. we are earlive in the declaration and - battle between you and snp. we are earlive in the declaration and we - earlive in the declaration and we are pick up seats. when you talk about the cost of living crisis, what we have done is increased benefits by 6%. doubled what has been done by westminster. the child payment, initially £10 and then £20 and then 25. we are taking meaningful action to seek to protect people. its the fact that boris johnson and rishi sunak are asleep at the wheel that people have to make choices about whet

the snp has emerged as the winner of the elections in scotland. labour have overtaken the conservatives to become the second biggest party for the first time in six years. with all results declared, the snp have gained 22 seats, while labour have added 20. the conservatives have lost 63 councillors. in wales, labour made gains, while the conservatives suffered significant losses. the latest results show labour has gained 65 seats and now controls eight councils. plaid cymru now oversees four councils. in northern ireland, sinn fein is on course for its best ever result in a northern ireland assembly election after receiving the most first—preference votes. the unionist party, the dup, came second. with counting for the 90 stormont seats continuing tonight, sinn fein are, so far, well ahead of the dup as well as the alliance and ulster unionists. if you want to find out the election result in your area, head to the bbc news website or bbc news app and enter your postcode. you'll also find lots of election analysis and the latest reports from our

has it been turnaround _ the device snp in scotland. has it been turnaround or— the device snp in scotland. has it been turnaround or because - the device snp in scotland. has it been turnaround or because of. the device snp in scotland. has it| been turnaround or because of the tories and how much do you... has been turnaround or because of the tories and how much do you... as we have campaigned _ tories and how much do you... as we have campaigned across _ tories and how much do you... as we have campaigned across the - tories and how much do you... as we have campaigned across the uk, - have campaigned across the uk, including scotland, people have been talking about this this afternoon, there is a positivity. they can see a serious labour party making a positive case, setting out the alternative. people wanted to vote labour and alternative. people wanted to vote labourand i'm alternative. people wanted to vote labour and i'm pleased that across the united kingdom they did so. this is a turning point for the labour party. now we a

thank— leader of the snp, ian blackford. thank you. — leader of the snp, ian blackford. thank you, mr speaker. as i speak, the public is pouring over the sordid details of what went on. 0ut sordid details of what went on. out of the public eye, behind the high gates of the prime minister's residents, the report is damning. it concludes many gatherings and many individuals did not adhere to covid guidance. events were attended by leaders in government and should not have been allowed to happen. junior civil servants believed their involvement was permitted by the attendance of senior leaders. there was an unacceptable lack of respect and poor treatment of security. crucially, the senior leadership at the centre both politically and official must bear responsibility for this culture. that leadership came from the top. and the prime minister, in the words of the report, must bear responsibility for the culture. a fish rots from the head. mr speaker, the prime minister's dispatch box denial of a party taking place on the 13th of november is now proven to be untrue. he was th

the snp remain the largest party in scottish councils — with labour overtaking the conservatives to finish second. labour was the biggest winner in wales, where the conservatives lost more than 80 seats. in other news — more attempts are being made to rescue civilians trapped at a steelworks in the beseiged ukrainian city of mariupol. 50 people were taken out of the city yesterday. sport and for a full round up, from the bbc sport centre, here's chetan. we start with chelsea, who have confirmed an agreement is now in place for the club to be sold, in a deal worthjust overfour billion pounds to an american consortium. the investor and businessman todd boehly, who is already part—owner of baseball side the la dodgers, is the man leading the group. the club was put up for sale, before owner roman abramovich was sanctioned for his alleged links to russian president vladimir putin. the deal is worth, £2.5 billion, with a further 1.75 billion to be invested across the club. if it gets premier league and government approval, it's expected to be completed later this month. we are going to see

the snp and the lib dems — out over and over again. the snp and the lib dems have _ out over and over again. the snp and the lib dems have confirmed - out over and over again. the snp and the lib dems have confirmed they - the lib dems have confirmed they will take part. parliament has been here before with allegations of poor behaviour. changes were made. but with any new attempt alter the culture for good? helen catt, bbc news. people in scotland who test positive for covid or have mild symptoms will no longer need to self—isolate from this weekend. testing sites have now closed and contact tracing has ended. our scotland correspondent alexandra mackenzie is in glasgow for us now. is this a significant change in policy from government? it is this a significant change in policy from government? it is, yes. and it comes _ policy from government? it is, yes. and it comes at _ policy from government? it is, yes. and it comes at a _ policy from government? it is, yes. and it comes at a time _ policy from government? it is, yes. and it c

the snp is a party 15 years into government. so it's a big vote of confidence in our leadership of scotland, both nationally and at local level. i don't take it for granted, though. people want to see us deliver now. the reason we keep winning elections is because we work really hard, at elections, between elections, to deliver for scotland. votes are counted and the verdicts are in. it's only a snapshot but for all parties, plenty to chew over. leila nathoo, bbc news. now on bbc news, our world. axie infinity is a hugely popular online game in which players breed, battle and trade fantasy creatures. but for many people, it's now much more than that. around the world, a new type of worker is emerging. they make big profits for companies, but rarely leave home or break into a sweat. they generate millions playing a new breed of online video game. for me, it comes as a blessing. in a virtual world where work and play are one and the same. could this be our future in the metaverse? the philippines has been hit by its deepest recess

kirsty blackman for the snp. - needed now for people. kirsty blackman for the snp. let's i needed now for people. kirsty - blackman for the snp. let's discuss what the chancellor unveiled in the last hour and a half or so. joining me now is lucy frazer mp who is currently the financial secretary for the treasury. good afternoon. wasn't kirsty blackman making a good point? there will be people listening to rishi sunak, delighted with what he was saying, but thinking this is pretty shameless after the sue gray report. what has happened this week is that 0fgem have announced what they expect the price cap to be in october. the chancellor has always said that when he was aware of the figures and the estimate he would look again at what support should be provided. that is exactly what he has done, so those figures came out this week. it will take time, of course, to implement the measures he has announced. as soon as he could he has come back to parliament today to announce those measures, which will support a significant number of people who are struggling with the cost

of the snp successor. -- snp success there- — measure of the snp successor. -- snp success there. yes, _ measure of the snp successor. -- snp success there. yes, the _ measure of the snp successor. -- snp success there. yes, the snp _ success there. yes, the snp finishing once again as the biggest party in scotland, increasing the number of councillors and their share of the vote. it is the 11th consecutive election victory for the party, but there were also gains the scottish labour after a period of decline here in scotland for the party. they replace the scottish conservatives in second place and the party's leader anas sarwar hopes this is the start of a revival labour north of the border. it was a disappointing night for the scottish conservatives here, they suffered some significant losses, losing more than 60 councillors. that lead out douglas ross attributed that to the partygate douglas ross attributed that to the pa rtygate events at westminster, others appointed to his flip flopping over the prime minister's future. there were also gains for the lib dems and greens as w

the dow lost 653 points and the nasdaq dropped 521 and snp 500 down 132. janet yellen says the turbulence may continue and the senate banking committee the former fed chair says there's potential for volatility as the world continues dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and war in ukraine. the u.s. financial system has continued to function in an orderly manner. grinder, the popular lgbtq dating app is going public through what's known as a spac merger with tiga act situation corporation. the deal values the combined company at $2 billion. the third dating app to go public in the last few years joining bumble and tinder parent match group. one of andy warhol's painting of marilyn monroe set the record for most expensive work of american art ever sold. auction house says the shots went for $195 million slightly below what was expected. warhol painted the work in 1964, two years after monroe's death. the winning bidder was not identified. that's your cbs money watch report. for more, head to cbsmoneywatch.com. at the broadcast center i'm matt piper. >>> thi

it's ian blackford, who's leader of the snp at westminster, who joins us from his constituency in the scottish islands. hello, ian. hi, good evening. oidhche mhath, as we would see in the isle of skye. _ what does that mean? oidhche mhath — good evening. oh. right. — i should have worked that out! that's the sum total of my gaelic as well. all those years of watching buffy the vampire slayer in gaelic haven't paid off for me, unfortunately. really? marianna was just looking at me thinking, he really is as daft as he looks. i wasjust thinking it'd be quite funny if you'd chosen a different phrase. not "good evening". you'd actuallyjust said something completely random. congratulations on becoming political editor. anyway, ian, today's big news obviously has been partygate. some people calling it the end of partygate or the end of this bit of partygate. the fact that borisjohnson only got one fine in the end, does that mean actually you and the other opposition parties maybe made too much of a fuss about it? about him personally? no, not at all. you know, i think when we reflect ion

what will it tell us about the current support for the snp in scotland? how are the conservatives faring with the partygate scandal, especially given their leader in scotland first call for the prime minister to resign and then withdrew that demand? and what about labour? are there any signs of a revival for the party in here in particularly what they used to call red clydeside? the council votes might be decided by friday evening. labour has been a dominant force for the last century in local elections. but it has a weakened grip and it ended up with overall control of oven the 22 local authorities. —— of only seven of the 22 local authorities. the significant role of independent candidates here in wales has risen. take a look at what happens to this area at the vale of glamorgan. could it turn from grey into a primary colour? this place has been taken by both labour and the conservatives before. once again here it is about local issues such as planning and schools and council tax bills. the role of national leaders might come into play whether it is

the snp and the lib dems have confirmed they will take part. parliament has been here before with allegations of poor behaviour. changes were made. but will any new attempt alter the culture for good? helen catt, bbc news. helen has been telling us how damaging this story has been to westminster — as a whole. mac whenever you get these sort of stories about behaviour of this type by mps, it is another way of damaging public trust in politics. and that is the real risk with this and why these stories are important. we've seen parliament try to fix this in the past. it has set up an independent whistle—blowing scheme, thatis independent whistle—blowing scheme, that is in place and people do use it, but there are questions about how long those investigations take and therefore how infective it is at having an impact on the culture in parliament. what the speaker is suggesting here, that is a way of addressing some of the imbalances between mps and their staff, and the potential for imbalances there, but when it comes to accusations between m

the snp is a party 15 years into government. so it's a big vote of confidence in our leadership of scotland, both nationally and at local level. i don't take it for granted, though. people want to see us deliver now. the reason we keep winning elections is because we work really hard, at elections, between elections, to deliver for scotland. votes are counted in the verdicts are in. it's only a snapshot but for all parties, plenty to chew over. now on bbc news, the travel show. coming up on this week's travel show: making ancient greece more accessible. i mean, this is an extra part of the trip. this is a part that only we get. we meet the woman who helped the famous stray cats of athens survive through the pandemic. she's so cute. and we're off to spain for a taste of the sun. oh my god, that crushing sound. and back? wow, look at that! history and accessibility can sometimes feel like they are at odds with each other. i love a historical site as much as the next person, but with narrow walkways, flights of stone steps and worn

the snp remains the largest party — there was no surprise there. they had their best ever local election after 15 years in government. now, labour has overtaken the scottish conservatives for second place. so, big disappointment there for the scottish conservatives. their leader, douglas ross, he said he believed that public anger over partygate had a part to play in that. he also said today that he was determined to win back trust and votes. it was a good day for scottish labour here in west dunbartonshire. they took overall control, but they are still some way behind the snp. you can find the latest election news on the website and app. to other news, ukraine says it has recaptured five villages north—east of kharkiv, as it continues a counter—offensive against russian forces. the ukrainian military say they could soon make it impossible for russia to use their artillery on the city. moscow has succeeded in making small advances in the eastern donbas region, although those have been described as costly. joe inwood reports from ukraine. it was

the snp has underlined its commanding position in scottish politics, increasing both its share of the vote and its number of councillors. the scottish labour party regained some of the ground it had lost in recent years, retaking second place from the conservatives. lynsey bews reports from glasgow. the snp finishing once again as the biggest party in scotland, increasing their number of councillors and their share of the vote. it is their 11th consecutive election victory for the party. there were also gains for scottish labour after a period of decline here in scotland for the party. they replaced the scottish conservatives in second place and the party leader hopes this is the start of a revival for labour north of the border. it was a disappointing night for the scottish conservatives here. they suffered some significant losses, losing more than 60 councillors. their leader douglas ross attributed that to the partygate events at westminster. 0thers that to the partygate events at westminster. others were flip—flopping over the future of the prime minister. also gains for the lib

we now come to leader of the snp, ian blackburn. i want to - the snp, ian blackburn. i want to 'oin the snp, ian blackburn. i want to join others _ the snp, ian blackburn. i want to join others today _ the snp, ian blackburn. i want to join others today to _ the snp, ian blackburn. i want to join others today to express - the snp, ian blackburn. i want to join others today to express my i join others today to express my deepest sorrow at the horrific events in texas yesterday. 19 children and two teachers have needlessly lost their lives. many of us in scotland will be remembering the tragic events that took place in tumbling 26 years ago. the thoughts and prayers of the snp are with the family suffering today but also our hope that lawmakers will act to bring the scourge of gun violence that plagues the united states to an end. the reports that the prime minister and downing street's lawbreaking have been damning. empty bottles littering offices. room is so crowded, people were sitting on each other�*s lapse in security force to intervene because the parties were s

in scotland, the snp have once again finished as the biggest party. in wales, labour made signficant gains. here's our political editor laura kuenssberg — her report contains some flashing images. ok, this is going well. trademark optimism, despite the facts. from the safety of a primary school classroom in his constituency, the prime minister didn't seem downcast. that's very good, that blue there. he lost iconic london councils, giving away comfortable conservative ground. and what are we going to have when we have the party? anger at downing street parties and his fine for breaking the law... there you go. ..did not translate into the catastrophe some conservatives had feared. it's mid—term and it's certainly a mixed set of results. and we've had a tough night in some parts of the country, but on the other hand, in other parts of the country, you're still seeing conservatives going forward and making quite remarkable gains. not in london, where his labour rival had big reasons to smile this morning, winning over territory held by the tories for

. >> now we have come to the leader of the snp, ian blackburn. >> thank you, mr. speaker. i want to join a going to express my deepest sorrow at the horrific events in texas yesterday. 19 children and two teachers have needlessly lost their lives. many of us in scotland will be remembered the tragic events that took place 26 use go. the thoughts thoughts and prayers of the snp of the family suffering today but also that lawmakers will finally act to bring the scourge of gun violence that plagues the united states to. mr. speaker, the report the prime minister in downing street has been damaged. rooms so crowded, people were sitting on each other's laps and security force to intervene because the parties were so outrageous. at the center was the prime minister orchestrating it in order to toast the partygoers. for eight months we have heard every excuse under "the sun." but now, now we've all seen the damning photo evidence. while people stayed at home to protect the nhs, the prime minister was engaging in drinking and debauchery that makes of the mockery of the gut wrenchi

the snp now run the council here in glasgow, once really the heartland of the labour movement. what is going to happen this time? that of course it's up to the voters. they will be choosing councillors, all 1200 also up for election in 32 councils across the country and in scotland, they will be using a system of proportional representation, not first past the post. they will be ranking candidates in order of preference. on the face of it, these elections are about local issues such as schools and been collections in libraries and so on, but they might also tell us something about the wider political picture. what does the snp vote tell us about the current level of support for independence in scotland? how are the conservatives bearing with the partygate scandal, especially given their leader in scotland that first called for the prime minister to resign and then withdrew that demand? and what about labour, are there any signs of a revival for the party? in here vertically what they used to call red clydeside. we might get some answers by friday evening. here in wales, labour

many ways the heartland of the labour movement, where the snp now run the council. what is going to happen this time, and that's up to the voters, and they will be choosing more than 1200 councillors and 32 councils around the country. they will be considering many things, including local issues, such as bean collection and libraries and schools and so on, but there will be questions that might be answered on a national level, how much support is therefore independence? have the conservatives been damaged by the parties which were held at westminster, whitehall and in downing street itself, particularly given the scottish conservative party, douglas ross, at one point called for the prime minister to resign and then changed his position and withdrew that coal was to about labour? are there any positive signs for sir keir starmer and his labour party of a revival? those are some of the questions we might point out. they only count during the day in these elections, but we might have some answers by friday evening. what about the pitch in wales? the labour party has b

the snp are likely to continue their dominance in scotland, but labour could take second place from the scottish tories, who are heavy losses. ~ ., scottish tories, who are heavy losses. ~ . ., ., _, , losses. we have heard from comments from people — losses. we have heard from comments from people who _ losses. we have heard from comments from people who have _ losses. we have heard from comments from people who have been _ losses. we have heard from comments from people who have been defeated l from people who have been defeated saying _ from people who have been defeated saying that partygate was certainly an issue. _ saying that partygate was certainly an issue, it doesn't look like voters — an issue, it doesn't look like voters are _ an issue, it doesn't look like voters are shifting to other parties. _ voters are shifting to other parties, but staying at home. in parties, but staying at home. wales, it parties, but staying at home. in wales, it will be a test for plaid cymru and their popularity since entering into a agreement in the senedd. and many eyes will be on northern i

in scotland, it is at his snp enforced cuts. what reinforced cuts in scotland, it is at his snp enforced cuts. what about the labour leader _ at his snp enforced cuts. what about the labour leader in _ at his snp enforced cuts. what about the labour leader in westminster - the labour leader in westminster keir starmer? is he cutting through in scotland? if scotland are going to do well in the next election, what happens in scotland is crucial to that. i what happens in scotland is crucial to that. ~ what happens in scotland is crucial to that. ,, , ., what happens in scotland is crucial to that. ,, ., what happens in scotland is crucial to that. ,, , ., ., , to that. i think you have seen keir starmer amplify — to that. i think you have seen keir starmer amplify himself _ to that. i think you have seen keir starmer amplify himself in - to that. i think you have seen keir starmer amplify himself in the - to that. i think you have seen keir| starmer amplify himself in the last few months in particular and we have a job to do in

we were talking about the union in northern ireland, they will agree a border poll with the snp for the support. the chinese saying, bless it of those who live in changing times. as james was saying, the chancellor has been mired in his own tax issues and now sir keir has his own problems with beergate, but as james said it will come down to the economy in the end. if people feel they have less money in their pockets they will certainly vote against the conservatives and blame them at the next election. let's move on to the royals. just william, the headline on the sunday mirror, a modern shake—up. obviously, we have talked about modernisation and the royal family for a long time but this seems like a significant step if it comes in, they want to get rid of people cursing and bowing, they want to get rid of using their titles and it will be just william and another paper said will be just william and another papersaid will.i.am. will be just william and another paper said will.i.am. this will be just william and another paper said will.i.am.— paper said will.i.am. this is apparently

the snp and the lib dems have confirmed they will take part. parliament has been here before with allegations of poor behaviour. changes were made. but will any new attempt alter the culture for good? helen catt, bbc news. and helen cattjoins me now. when it comes to the treatment of women and the way women are made to feel in the workplace, we talk about it and it is a massive issue for society. when it reaches the heart of politics in westminster, it is a massive problem for politics. they will be people talking about political sleaze yet again, and this is damaging. this political sleaze yet again, and this is damaging-— is damaging. this is damaging for westminster, _ is damaging. this is damaging for westminster, whenever - is damaging. this is damaging for westminster, whenever you - is damaging. this is damaging for westminster, whenever you get l is damaging. this is damaging for i westminster, whenever you get talk of these stories in this behaviour by mps, it damages public trust in politics, and that is the real risk of this and wh

the snp and the liberal democrats have confirmed they would take part. parliament has of course been here before with allegations of poor behaviour. changes were made, but will any new attempt alter the culture for good? helen catt, bbc news. earlier, i spoke to dr charlotte proudman, a barrister who focuses on women's rights. i asked her how widespread this sort of behaviour is in the workplace. a lot has happened since the need to movement in 2016—2017, but we didn't really see the cultural revolution in terms of a shift towards how women are treated within the workplace, to the extent that sexual harassment continues. and it's not just in westminster, it's across the board. i see it in the legal profession as a barrister, women that i have worked with have experienced sexual harassment in other walks of life. and we know where professions are male dominated, in the media, in hollywood, in finance and law, in politics, the power is held and concentrated largely by men, and structures in place don't always make sexual harassment transparent and perpet

kirsty blackman, for the snp, i does not go far enough. kirsty blackman, for the snp, thank| does not go far enough. kirsty i blackman, for the snp, thank you very much forjoining us today. borisjohnson is resisting more calls to resign, after a damning report on government lockdown parties was released. an investigation concluded many of the events across whitehall and downing street "should not have been allowed to happen". two more conservative mps have publically called for borisjohnson to step down. john baron and david simmonds both say it's time for new leadership. the headlines on bbc news... the government announces a £15 billion package in the face of the rising cost of living with all households to receive a £a00 discount on energy bills. the most vulnerable will also be given an extra one—off payment. boris johnson faces fresh calls from mps to resign — a day after a damning report was released into lockdown parties across whitehall and downing street. prayers and vigils for the 19 children and two teachers killed in a sc