Local and mayoral elections 2024
On Thursday 2 May, voters across England and Wales will head to the polls in a major set of mayoral and local elections.
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See allAndrew Mitchell’s new job title doesn’t resolve how to best scrutinise Lords ministers like David Cameron
Current arrangements to scrutinise ministers in the House of Lords may not be sustainable.
Humza Yousaf’s precarious position puts the SNP – and Scotland – at a crossroads
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