MP calls for more women in politics
	9:29am Mon 7 Jul 08
	MP Lynne Featherstone has joined protesters to call for more women in Parliament.

ST ALBANS: BNP councillor set to stand against council

2:00pm Tuesday 1st July 2008

A BNP councillor will stand against a policy to promote equality within Markyate Parish Council at a council meeting tonight.

EALING: Local councillor chosen for campaign

11:57am Monday 30th June 2008

A local councillor has been chosen to spearhead a drive to get more people involved in politics.

Tories win Henley by-election

10:12am Friday 27th June 2008

Conservative John Howell is the new MP for Henley after winning a by-election to replace Boris Johnson.

	HARROW: Crossman runs for MP seat
	9:02am Fri 27 Jun 08
	A Rayners Lane resident has entered the race for a seat in Parliament.

HILLINGDON: Candidates line up for by-election

3:38pm Wednesday 25th June 2008

Candidates have been announced for an upcoming by-election sparked by the death of a veteran local councillor.

Assembly launches elections probe

11:45am Tuesday 24th June 2008

How easy did you find voting in last month's Mayoral elections? Did you encounter any problems casting your ballot? If so, then a special review committee wants to hear from you.

REDBRIDGE: Council is 'confusing with jargon'

11:08am Tuesday 24th June 2008

Jargon that baffles and bamboozles is being increasingly used by local councils, and Redbridge is one of the worst offenders.

Could you be a London councillor?

11:28am Monday 23rd June 2008

A campaign to encourage more people to stand as London councillors is being launched.

	HARINGEY: Defection prompts calls for by-election
	1:38pm Fri 20 Jun 08
	Bounds Green voters who feel cheated by their councillors defection to another party are calling for a by-election.

	WALTHAM FOREST: Council deputy refuses to meet Balls
	12:11pm Tue 17 Jun 08
	The deputy leader of Waltham Forest Council refused to attend the visit of a cabinet minister in protest at a controversial Government schools "hitlist" that has angered local teachers and parents.

	HARROW: Tory denies deselection attempt
	2:43pm Mon 16 Jun 08
	A Tory councillor has denied that an attempt was made to oust him as the rival candidate to a Harrow MP.

BISHOP'S STORTFORD: MP reveals expenses online

12:04pm Monday 16th June 2008

MP Mark Prisk has become one of the first MPs in the east of England to put his entire expense account online.

LEYTONSTONE FOREST WARD BY-ELECTION: Narrow win for Lib Dems

9:11am Friday 13th June 2008

The Liberal Democrats have won the Forest ward by-election by the narrowest of margins.

ST ALBANS: Politicians dive into swimming row

11:04am Thursday 12th June 2008

The Government's decision to allow elderly people to swim for free has sparked a war of words between two politicians.

Narrow victory for PM's Terror vote

10:29am Thursday 12th June 2008

Power to hold terror suspects for up to 42 days without charge has been granted as MPs vote in favour of the Counter-Terrorism Bill.

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