Sam Sims
Former researcher
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08 DEC 2011
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An offer they can't refuse?
The government wants a new deal with cities requesting a 'genuine transaction... with both parties willing to offer up and demand things in return.
25 NOV 2011
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Mayor or Nightmayor?
Back in May we suggested that the rejection of AV made elected city mayors the most important constitutional debate of this parliament.
03 AUG 2011
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More mayors for a Greater Manchester?
The English Democrats’ new campaign intends to breathe competition and accountability into local government.
10 MAY 2011
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Last week's mayoral elections and the future of urban governance
The biggest English cities outside London will soon choose whether or not to adopt powerful elected mayors.