Never say die

Article Abstract:

Britain's Conservative Party has been waging a war on local councils, stopping just short of abolishing them altogether, but the councils are getting better candidates, and often governing more efficiently. Labour supports council in theory but is wary of future Tory-dominated districts.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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Great or small: local government

Article Abstract:

Britain is in the process of redistricting its local jurisdictions, with mixed results. So far counties are getting more clout as opposed to election districts. Tory attempts to gerrymander some boundaries have not been as successful.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
Election districts, Apportionment (Election law)

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Hague's task

Article Abstract:

British local elections scheduled for May 4 2000 could result in gains for the Conservative party. Many supporters of the ruling Labor party may decide against voting.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000

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Subjects list: United Kingdom, Political aspects, Local government
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