Only 3 local by-elections tomorrow. There are Lab defences in Dudley and Swale. In Greenwich there is an unusual situation - a Lib Dem elected as Labour. I declare an interest here. The ward was in t… (View Post)

Local government reform has always been political. The Redcliffe Maud Commission was set up by the Wilson Government as part of its reform agenda. I was distantly involved as part of the academic res… (View Post)

Con hold in Essex but big swing to Reform. (View Post)

Lib Dem hold in Barnsley. (View Post)

One of my favourite sandwiches is corned beef with tomato ketchup. And I don't like tomatoes (View Post)