The prospect of a close result is bringing out the gambler in us, with the bookies expecting record interest in this year’s election. So how did a flutter on Dave and Gordon become as much of a thrill as a punt on the Grand National?... more
Council tax remains politically toxic. Ministers threaten to cap councils that fail to keep local tax increases down, so authorities now do what they are told... more
In a now legendary Guardian article on mayoral election day, Boris Johnson's sternest critics predicted what it would be like "if this bigoted, lying, Old Etonian buffoon got his hands on our diverse and liberal capital"... more
Eight of Ken Livingstone's closest "cronies" are to receive pay-offs totalling £1.6 million after he changed the rules before he lost the election... more
How the new Mayor deals with Met chief Sir Ian Blair and TfL boss Peter Hendy - and other key members of the old Team Ken - will determine the success of his first months... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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