Reform UK now has more members than the Conservative Party and is "the real opposition" according to Nigel Farage, while Kemi Badenoch has called his numbers "fake".

Nigel Farage has said he is willing to help incoming US ambassador Lord Mandelson negotiate with Donald Trump's administration.

Sir Keir Starmer has said he will be "looking towards a better, brighter future" in his first Christmas message as prime minister.

Social media companies must face tough sanctions if they fail to keep children safe from harmful content, the technology secretary has said.

Two prime ministers, two Scottish first ministers and three leaders in Wales. It's been quite the year in UK politics.