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The Ultimate Guide to the local elections
Mar 30, 2024
BBC's political expert Alex Forsyth and political analyst Henry Zeffman discuss the upcoming local elections, their impact on the political landscape, and the excitement of 'rolling psephological fun'. They delve into council numbers, election types, and strategic decisions of political parties.
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- Local elections act as a political barometer for government standing and potential general election outcomes.
- Focus on local issues and services in elections to voice concerns beyond national politics.
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Overview of Upcoming Elections in England and Wales
Elections are set to take place in 107 councils in England and 37 police and crime commissioner elections across England and Wales on May 2nd. The main focus will be on assessing the Conservatives' performance in these elections, especially as they did well in the last set of similar elections in 2021. The delayed timeline due to COVID adds complexity to the situation, but the Conservatives face the most risk given their past gains.
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