IfG in the news

England local elections: what’s up for grabs on 2 May and how do predictions look?

IfG researcher Millie Mitchell comments on the importance of the upcoming mayoral elections in The Guardian.

05 APR 2024

04 SEP 2024 Explainer

Metro mayors are directly elected regional leaders who chair combined authorities. But what do they do?

04 MAY 2024 Explainer

On 2 May 2024, Sadiq Khan was elected mayor of London with 44% of the vote.

14 MAY 2024 Explainer

What does the London Assembly do and how are its members elected?

03 MAY 2024 Explainer

How was the first mayor of the North East elected?