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Local elections 2024: Mayor of London
Sadiq Khan is standing for mayor of London for the third time. Who are the other mayoral candidates? How does devolution to London work?
Local elections 2024: Mayor of East Midlands
The East Midlands will elect its first mayor on 2 May 2024.
Local elections 2024: the London Assembly
What does the London Assembly do and how are its members elected?
Andrew 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.
SNP leadership: How will Humza Yousaf be replaced as first minister of Scotland?
How will the SNP elect its next leader?
Local elections 2024: Mayor of Tees Valley
The third election to the post of Mayor of Tees Valley will take place on 2 May 2024.
Local elections 2024: Mayor of Greater Manchester
Incumbent Labour mayor Andy Burnham is standing for the third time in May's mayoral elections.
Local elections 2024: Police and crime commissioners
On 2 May 2024, elections are taking place for 37 police and crime commissioners (PCCs).
Local elections 2024: Mayor of York and North Yorkshire
Who are the candidates for York and North Yorkshire mayor? What powers will the new mayor hold?
Local elections 2024: Mayor of the North East
How will the first mayor of the North East be elected? Who are the candidates?