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MPs who change party allegiance
What happens when MPs change political parties?
MPs standing down at the next general election
How many MPs are standing down at the next election, and why?
How the next government should complete the job of English devolution
The next government must extend devolution to 85% of England to deliver meaningful and balanced economic growth.
Who runs Whitehall?
A data-led examination of the permanent secretaries and directors general in Whitehall’s 19 main ministerial departments.
Local elections 2024: Mayor of the West Midlands
On 2 May 2024, voters in Birmingham and six neighbouring local areas elected Richard Parker as the mayor of the West Midlands.
Local elections 2024: Mayor of London
On 2 May 2024, Sadiq Khan was elected mayor of London with 44% of the vote.
Local elections 2024: Mayor of Greater Manchester
On 2 May 2024, Andy Burnham was elected for the third time as mayor of Greater Manchester
Local elections 2024: Mayor of West Yorkshire
On 2 May 2024, voters elected Tracy Brabin as Mayor of West Yorkshire
Local elections 2024: Mayor of South Yorkshire
On 2 May 2024, voters in South Yorkshire elected their metro mayor.
Local elections 2024: Mayor of Liverpool City Region
Voters in Liverpool and five neighbouring boroughs will elect the mayor of Liverpool City Region.