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100			_aRallings, Colin
245			_aMayoral referendums and elections
260			_c2002
300			_ap.67-90.
362			_aWinter
520			_aThe principle of directly elected mayors forms a key part of the Labour government's strategy to modernise local democracy and strengthen accountability. First applied to London, the government has sought to extend the institution, allowing local referendums to determine whether the public favours the principle or not. This article examines the state of public opinion regarding elected mayors before reporting on the outcome of referendums held since the 2001 general election. We then consider the results of mayoral elections, specifically addressing issues of electoral participation, legitimation and partisan support. In conclusion, we consider whether its experience with both referendums and mayoral elections may have affected the government's enthusiasm for further expansion of this institution across the local government system. - Reproduced.
650			_aReferendum
650			_aElections
650			_aMayor
650			_aLocal government
700			_aCowling, David
700			_aThrasher, Michael
773			_aLocal Government Studies
909			_a54804
999			_c54804 _d54804