Mostly, they're traditional mayors, elected by the councillors, who look like the one in Trumpton, chair council meetings, open playgrounds and host events for mayors of neighbouring boroughs. A… (View Post)

If nothing else, until housing costs are sorted, any tax reductions or income increases will fairly rapidly end up in higher rents. And whilst Labour have made teeny tiny steps on the way, they are t… (View Post)

She does seem more Anthony Meyer than Michael Heseltine. Or 'How do you expect to be taken seriously?" than "Go West". (View Post)

Well, yes. FPTP is fine if people are willing to sort out their coalitions in advance, then present them to the electorate on polling day. To an extent, it rewards parties that do that, which is prob… (View Post)

bloc party? That really is subtle. (View Post)