will the coalition survive the result - whatever it is?

This hanover briefing gives a snapshot of the political landscape ahead of, and beyond, the elections to be held this Thursday, 5th May. We explore the current debate around reforming the voting system and the impact the referendum results might have on the UK Coalition Government.

Included is an overview of local electoral prospects, set in the context of the simultaneous decentralisation and deficit reduction programme. There is also a snapshot of the campaign trail in the devolved assemblies, focusing on the most salient policies and controversies. The prospect of a nationalist victory in the Scottish Parliament is also considered in terms of what this might mean for Britain as a whole. / Read more