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1 week ago

Angela Rayner backs mayoral calls for hotel 'tourist tax' despite hospitality sector concerns

Angela Rayner has supported calls for a local 'tourist tax' on hotel stays, a proposal backed by several Labour metro mayors aimed at funding infrastructure.
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

A mess of our own making': Labour mayors reflect on Starmer's first year

Keir Starmer's government is perceived as disconnected from the Labour party, with regional mayors criticizing missteps by Downing Street that affect support.
#local-government
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Voters like councillors more than MPs so why is Labour wasting time destroying local democracy? | Polly Toynbee

The reorganization of local government is questioned for its practicality and potential political repercussions, given the existing financial strain on councils.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Labour's revolution of local government will be seismic but won't be straightforward | Richard Partington

More than a third of England's population will be affected by council mergers aimed at addressing local government financial crises.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago
London politics

Consultation opens on joint mayor for two counties

The UK government proposes a mayor-led authority for Norfolk and Suffolk to streamline local governance.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Voters like councillors more than MPs so why is Labour wasting time destroying local democracy? | Polly Toynbee

The reorganization of local government is questioned for its practicality and potential political repercussions, given the existing financial strain on councils.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Labour's revolution of local government will be seismic but won't be straightforward | Richard Partington

More than a third of England's population will be affected by council mergers aimed at addressing local government financial crises.
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London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Ken v Tony: How London elected its first mayor

The introduction of the directly elected mayor system in London was marked by political intrigue and community support despite low voter turnout.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The Guardian view on fixing England's local democracy: reforming structures is the means, not the end | Editorial

English local government is evolving through complex reforms aimed at simplification and devolution.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Westminster be warned Britain's future will be decided in the north. Get on the right side of that | Andy Burnham

The next general election's outcome will hinge heavily on the north of England, necessitating a new economic narrative for the region.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

The Guardian view on Scottish Labour: a defining moment for Anas Sarwar | Editorial

Labour's recent gains in Scotland are overshadowed by a poll predicting that they could face their worst Holyrood election result since devolution began.
London politics
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5 months ago

Labour accused of 'collusion' as nine council areas cancel May local elections - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The government's starting point is for all elections to go ahead unless there is strong justification for postponement. The bar is high and rightly so.
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fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago

We will not dictate to Scottish Labour - Rayner

The UK government supports Scottish Labour's autonomy on welfare issues while sharing a common goal of reducing poverty.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
10 months ago

Gareth Lewis: How will Gething's departure be felt?

Vaughan Gething's departure in 2026 marks the complex legacy of a trailblazer and polarizing figure in Welsh politics.
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