If Scottish Labour draws the SNP leftwards, the Tories will be the winners

Just as with Leave voters, another big swath of the electorate might be abandoned to Ruth Davidson as her rivals focus elsewhere.

Davidson desires neither to lead nor split the Conservative and Unionist Party

Divisions between London and Edinburgh are being overplayed – the Scottish leadership will not want an early election.

Why May will give battle to Sturgeon… after Brexit

Having a second referendum in the middle of the Brexit negotiations would be very difficult, and it will take time to build the next, very different ‘No’ campaign.

Henry Hill: Davidson named Scottish Politician of the Year

Also: Davies defends Welsh devo-sceptics; Tory peer spearheads bid for gay marriage in Ulster; Davidson attacks SNP’s policy vacuum; and Foster comes out swinging for Brexit.

Brexit has caught the SNP between its members and the voters

The Nationalists can only hold their activists back and coalition together for so long, but with no surge in support a second independence referendum is a serious risk.

Henry Hill: Davidson aims to unite and strengthen Scottish opposition

Also: Welsh Conservatives lack ‘appetite’ for leadership change; a bad night for nationalism in Northern Ireland, Neil Hamilton wins leadership of UKIP AMs; and more.

Ruth Davidson: How we became Scotland’s official opposition – and what we are going to do next

Our strategy was crucial to success. But last Thursday was just the beginning.

Chris Grayling: A year into our second term, we are delivering on our manifesto – while Labour is in chaos

Last Thursday’s elections were almost unique in my adult political lifetime.

How do the Scottish Conservatives grow from here?

Twelve SNP-held seats could provide the next few stages of Ruth Davidson’s long march.

Mark Fox: These results must not make Tories complacent

It may be almost impossible for Labour to win the next election, but it will be very easy for us to lose it. We must not rest on our laurels.

Elections Live Blog 2016. Terrific for Cameron in Scotland. Poor in Wales. Satisfactory in England…though bad in London

As the counts continue, we offer news and analysis on the various elections taking place.

The Scottish Parliament result: She did it!

She overhauls Labour to lead the official opposition. And Sturgeon’s failure to win a majority is a blow to SNP plans for a second referendum on Scottish independence.

Seven things to watch out for in Thursday’s elections

Our guide to navigating this rare combination of Scottish, Welsh, Northern Irish, PCC, London and English local elections.

Henry Hill: Sturgeon attacked as ‘Indyref 2’ overshadows election

Also: Jones pleads with minor party voters to back Welsh Labour in close fights with Tories; SNP urged to ‘shred’ £10bn deal with Chinese firms accused of human rights abuses; and more.

Henry Hill: Davidson says Cameron should tell the SNP to ‘take a hike’

Also: Dugdale claims Tories are pouring ‘petrol’ on Union; Davies fights back amidst poor polls for Welsh Conservatives; Villiers clashes with Dublin; and more.