Never say die
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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.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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Great or small: local government
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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.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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Hague's task
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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.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
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