Alex Nice
Researcher
Alex's recent work
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 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
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Coronavirus and devolution
Major public services affected by the pandemic are the responsibility of the devolved administrations in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Coronavirus Act 2020
The Coronavirus Act 2020 received Royal Assent on 25 March, having been fast-tracked through parliament in just four sitting days.
Government emergency powers and coronavirus
The term “emergency powers” usually refers to government powers to respond rapidly to a public emergency.
Chief medical officer
The chief medical officer (CMO) is the most senior government adviser on health matters.
Government chief scientific adviser
The government chief scientific adviser provides independent advice on scientific issues at the highest levels of government.
Rules for funding for political parties
How much funding do political parties receive?
Who is standing in the select committee chair elections?
The House of Commons is electing the chairs to 28 select committees for the new parliament.
Boris Johnson government formation - 2019 general election
Following the Conservatives’ general election victory, Prime Minister Boris Johnson conducts a small reshuffle. Follow the latest developments.
European structural funds: the UK Shared Prosperity Fund
What are EU structural funds?