It has become clear from the overnight declarations that the Labour Party is on course to suffer one of its worst-ever electoral defeats.

Labour have lost around half of the seats they were defending so far, as Reform have made massive gains in council elections for the second year running.

The early results were dire for Labour, as the results video lays bare - but what matters more is the reaction of Labour MPs.

One of Britain's first gay surrogate parents has been charged with rape and human trafficking for sexual exploitation.