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LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 14 May 2024 English
After the dust has settled, Tony Travers dissects the recent local election results, and argues that even though Labour is ahead, it’s not by as much as the polls seem …
LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 10 May 2024 English
The shift from the supplementary vote system to first past the post in the recent local elections has produced some odd results, with candidates able to win the vote with …
LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 3 May 2024 English
Analysis by Liam Clegg and Graeme Davies shows that between 2008 and 2019, Westminster governments systematically favoured politically-aligned local authorities when it came to distributing government grants. The UK is …
LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 2 May 2024 English
In the run up to London’s mayoral election, misinformation regarding ULEZ has been promoted and weaponised by candidates like Susan Hall. This tactic distorts the public’s perception of environmental policies …
LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 1 May 2024 English
Following the local elections, nearly half of the English population will have a metro mayor by May 3rd. Despite their extensive responsibilities, there is no official channel of exchange between …
LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 27 March 2024 English
The constant flux of Government policy makes life very difficult for local authorities housing asylum seekers. Melissa Weihmayer argues that the Government should instead treat councils as helpful partners who …
LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 19 February 2024 English
In London’s poorest boroughs, there is increasingly a sense that public services can no longer be relied on. People look instead to their local community for support. Shani Orgad, Divya …
LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 14 February 2024 English
With an increasing number of councils facing bankruptcy, the Government is planning a change to the rules that currently prevents them from selling off their assets. But in order to …