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4 days ago

A Big Win in Miami Shows Democrats May Ride a Midterm Wave

Stop me if you've heard this before: a Democratic woman wins a major post in a place that had been trending towards the GOP by campaigning on affordability It happened in New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial contests in November. It came closer than expected to happening in a deep-red Tennessee congressional district's special election on last week. And on Tuesday it happened again in Republican-controlled Florida, with a Democrat easily becoming mayor of Miami after 28 years of Republicans in that position.
US politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Alton Towers boss chosen as council's next CEO

Within the organisation of Merlin, his main role was transformation and making sure that the customer experience was high on his list. I see the customers as the residents of Derbyshire,
UK politics
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

London's Budget list - more money and 'do no harm'

London seeks investment and 'do no harm' budget policies to protect housing, transport projects, and its role as the UK's economic engine.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

L.A. County chief executive got $2 million settlement after Measure G fallout, records say

L.A. County CEO Fesia Davenport received a $2 million settlement over professional and reputational harm tied to Measure G, which will eliminate her appointed position.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

English democracy relies on local councillors. So why are so many facing the axe? | Polly Toynbee

England plans major council reorganisations that could cut local councillors by up to 90%, merging districts into large unitary authorities and risking reduced democratic engagement.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The Guardian view on Reform UK v the Nottingham Post: a council's boycott of its local paper is both petty and alarming | Editorial

Nottinghamshire council leader banned councillors from speaking to a local paper, undermining media scrutiny and accountability amid proposed local government reforms.
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