The May 2016 sub-national elections in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, London and England are important both for how public services are administered, and as a reflection of current British Politics.
Throughout the weeks in the run up to the elections in May British Government @ LSE will be posting a series of articles by experts in the field which will preview and analyse each of these contests.
HOTSEAT: Simon Hix on the EU Referendum Result & the Implications of Brexit
As the political fallout from the EU Referendum continues to grip the UK, Simon Hix discusses the implications of the result and what Brexit might mean for Britain and Europe.
Immigration and the EU Referendum: claims from both campaigns require deeper analysis
Laura Robbins-Wright examines how immigration emerged as one of the key issues in the EU Referendum debate and argues that some of the claims from both the Leave and Remain campaigns don’t stand up to scrutiny.
Britain’s EU referendum uncovers a key group – those who feel they have nothing to lose
Martin Rogers analyses the upcoming EU referendum and highlights that certain demographic groups may be pivotal to the outcome.
HOTSEAT: Tony Travers on Local Elections, London’s New Mayor & the EU Referendum
Tony Travers discusses the implications of the Local Election results, Sadiq Khan’s victory in the London Mayoral Election and the shape of the UK’s political landscape as the EU Referendum approaches.
HOTSEAT: Simon Hix on the EU Referendum
As the EU Referendum takes centre stage following the 5 May Elections, Simon Hix discusses the key factors and possible outcomes of this ‘once in a generation’ vote on 23 June.
A mixed picture in the UK election results favours the Conservatives
Martin Rogers gives his initial reaction to the UK May 2016 election results.
HOTSEAT: Tony Travers on May 2016 UK Election Results
On the morning after voters went to the polls across the UK, Martin Rogers speaks to Tony Travers to discuss the picture emerging from the 5 May Election results.
Local Elections: How does National Equivalent Vote Share help us to understand the results?
Ahead of the local elections on 5 May, Tony Travers looks at how National Equivalent Vote Share allows us to draw clearer conclusions from the results.
From promise to policy: what the manifestos tell us about the task facing London’s next Mayor
With Sadiq Khan and Zac Goldsmith leading the polls going into the London Mayoral Elections on May, Martin Rogers and Tony Travers analyse some of the key manifesto pledges being made and what they tell us about the major issues facing the incoming Mayor of London.
Is Labour’s dominance of Welsh politics under threat?
Ahead of the Welsh Assembly elections on Thursday 5th May, Roger Scully analyses each party’s prospects.
Sheffield Brightside & Hillsborough: Can UKIP advance?
As voters go to the polls for the Sheffield, Brightside & Hillsborough by-election on the 5 May, Martin Rogers suggests that it the performance of The United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) which is of greatest interest.
London 2016: What factors will decide who becomes the new Mayor?
In advance of the 5 May elections for the office of London Mayor and the London Assembly, Tony Travers and Martin Rogers analyse the issues which may influence the outcome, how demographic change may affect the result and which Assembly constituencies may change hands.
HOTSEAT: Tony Travers on UK Elections 2016
Professor Tony Travers analyses the range of UK Elections 2016; from Local, Sub-National, Mayoral and Police & Crime Commissioner Elections in May, to the EU Referendum on 23 June.
Northern Ireland Elections – Moving Beyond Conflict?
In the run up to May’s Northern Ireland Assembly Elections, Matthew Whiting previews the contest and how voters’ motivations may be changing.
What factors will motivate voters in the Scottish Parliamentary Elections?
In the run up to May’s crucial Scottish Parliamentary Elections, Jim Gallagher previews the contest and what factors may motivate voters.
An in depth look at England’s 2016 local elections: what are the key contests?
Following on from their overview of England’s 2016 Local Elections, Tony Travers and Martin Rogers take a closer look at the key council contests for each party.
England’s 2016 local elections: an indicator of the national political picture?
England goes to the polls on 5 May to vote in a variety of elections. Tony Travers and Martin Rogers highlight a number of key contests to analyse how local elections can affect local services and also help to reveal the national political picture.
Introducing our ‘UK Elections 2016’ series
In the run up to May’s elections and the EU referendum in June, British Government @ LSE will be posting a series of articles on GovBlog, providing expert analysis on the various contests. Tony Travers and Martin Rogers introduce our ‘UK Elections 2016’ series.
HOTSEAT: Simon Hix on Britain, Europe & the EU Referendum
Following the announcement of the UK’s EU Referendum, Professor Simon Hix discusses the relationship between Britain and Europe, and the potential outcomes and implications of the referendum vote on 23 June 2016.