Chris Leslie

Although to many the question of electoral reform may seem slightly esoteric, this pre-election period is likely to throw up a host of unintended policy possibilities indirectly affecting local government, even if they were not originally part of the equation. Take, for instance, today’s speech by the Prime Minister about the possible introduction of an ‘Alternative Vote’ proportional system of elections for the House of Commons. If this particular thread is pulled for Westminster, then surely there would be a question mark remaining over the first-past-the-post system for local authority elections? Read more...