ELECTIONS

Cynicism about politicians reaches all-time high

Ben Page says most people still feel that there is an imbalance in Government spending at a local level, particularly in Wales and the North of England. 'This bodes badly for Red Wall seats.'

The Government's date with the electorate draws ever closer.

Not the local elections, interesting as they are, but where only those with enough enthusiasm and ID will bother to vote. I'm talking about the General Election of 2024. This will give us our roughly 16th housing minister and 13th local government minister since 2010.

Ben Page

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