
10. Bad politics, local elections, and toxic debates
The Rest Is Politics
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Reassessing Local Democracy
This chapter explores the health of local democracy and the pivotal role of mayors in governance, critiquing their perceived ceremonial approach to leadership. It contrasts voter engagement in local elections between Scotland and southern England while discussing the potential for a new liberal unionist party to bridge political divides.
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