Vote 2012: A Lab-SNP draw in Scotland, and a “frontlash” towards Labour in Wales
Ed Jacobs looks at the press reaction to Thursday’s local elections in Scotland and Wales.
Monthly Archives: May 2012
Vote 2012: The six-month battle for the Bristol Mayoralty begins
Amanda Ramsay reports from Bristol on the city’s “yes” vote for an elected Mayor in Thursday’s referendum – the only city to vote in favour.
The fight to save school sport goes on
Tonight, Chelsea play Liverpool in the FA Cup Final at Wembley; the Olympics are just weeks away… but where are future sports stars going to come from.
Look Left – Local elections 2012, mayoral referendums and Murdoch
Shamik Das looks back at the week’s politics, including our progressive, regressive and evidence of the week.
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Top civil servant accused of being “SNP lacky”
The leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats has branded the country’s most senior civil servant an “SNP lacky”, reports Ed Jacobs.
Vote 2012: Midlands battlefield opens up for Labour
The key Midlands battleground for the general election saw some encouraging results for Labour in the local elections last night.
Vote 2012: Did Cameron’s arrogance lead to “no” votes in elected mayor referendums?
Amanda Ramsay reports on the “no” votes in elected mayor referendums in Bradford, Coventry, Manchester and Nottingham.
NIESR: Weak demand is leading to permanently higher unemployment
According to NIESR’s report this morning, persistently weak demand is maintaining high unemployment, and may lead to a permanently higher rate of joblessness.
Vote 2012: The Expectation Game
Polls have just closed in the various elections and referendums across Britain; Britain Votes’s Tom Harris marks your card for the night and day ahead.