Bristol bucks trend with ‘yes’ to mayor
Bristol was the only city to vote ‘yes’ for a directly elected mayor in a series of referenda held across the country. The poll, cast on the 3rd May, saw a margin of 5100 votes, despite accusations of blackmail. The results pave the way for potential candidates running for Bristol City Mayor, including a University [...]
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