UK’s third-biggest party won record 72 seats at general election while Tories dropped to 121
Lessons from other countries highlight importance of political consensus to fix chronic funding shortfall
This election, voters were more willing to take a chance on Ed Davey’s party, which mounted an eye-catching campaign
Tactical voting has ensured success for the Lib Dems and the Greens
Ed Davey’s party makes biggest gain in seats in its history, defeating two cabinet ministers
Sunak resigns as prime minister but delays departure as Tory leader until rules to choose successor are in place
After 14 years in office, the party lost ground to Labour and the Lib Dems on the left as Reform UK proved itself a new threat on the right
Labour leader Keir Starmer could secure a parliamentary majority of more than 200
An FT overview of the key policies, people and polls
Fall reaches historic proportions after Reform party, Liberal Democrats and Greens gain traction
Campaign data analysed by FT reveals electoral strategy likely to maximise Tory losses in the south of England
Ipsos survey for the FT finds high levels of volatility in electorate ahead of July 4 ballot
Vitriolic debate in Bath illustrates how reaction to anti-pollution measures has become increasingly polarised
Prime minister says he was ‘incredibly angry’ to learn of betting allegations
A Conservative meltdown plus favourable opinion polling could help Ed Davey’s party chart a path to second place
From London to Land’s End, Ed Davey says cash boost needed to bring ‘out of reach’ votes into range
Opposition party makes inroads in South East England seats where water pollution has sparked public anger
Opposition party has agreed to respect outcome of Brexit referendum
Holding the line on taxes and zany photo opportunities are bolstering the party’s campaign
Frequent flyers also hit in raid on ‘banks and billionaires’ to fund NHS boost
Party faces ‘uphill battle’ in a constituency held by Labour since 2017
Mandatory work for 18-year-olds would provide ‘opportunities’ and ‘experience’, prime minister says
Chancellor recognises threat to senior Conservative figures posed by tactical voting at general election
By calling July general election Sunak has some benefits, but surprise decision will worry Tory MPs who are already fretting
Decisions made in the coalition years leading up to party’s 2015 poll collapse shed light on Ed Davey’s tactics today