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Mayoral accountability hangs on divorcing local vote from national trends
The read-across from local contests to the national polls should be dismissed.
Local elections 2024: Police and crime commissioners
On 2 May 2024, elections took place for 37 police and crime commissioners (PCCs).
Local elections 2024: Mayor of the North East
How was the first mayor of the North East elected?
When to run the next spending review
The next government must hold an urgent spending review before a budget 'cliff edge'.
Local elections 2024: the London Assembly
What does the London Assembly do and how are its members elected?
Metro mayors and the 2024 mayoral elections
Voting is taking place for 10 metro mayors across England. How will this process work?
Andrew Mitchell’s new job title doesn’t resolve how to best scrutinise Lords ministers like David Cameron
Current arrangements to scrutinise ministers in the House of Lords may not be sustainable.
Local elections 2024: District, borough and unitary councils
On 2 May voters across England elected more than 2,500 councillors.
Humza Yousaf’s precarious position puts the SNP – and Scotland – at a crossroads
This week could bring the swift toppling of the first minister and a summer election.
Is there a better way to pay for the NHS?
The Expert Factor team examine one of the thorniest questions in politics of how to pay for our health care.