LONDON
Two chief executives at south London councils have quit their jobs in short order, albeit for rather different reasons.

SOMERSET
Rates of violent crime and school exclusions are on the rise in the county – and those paid to protect vulnerable young people are falling short.

ESSEX
The council continues to sweep what looks like a corruption scandal under the carpet, despite overwhelming evidence.

BRISTOL
The local Greens have quickly learned after recent electoral gains that power can entail unwelcome compromises.

HERTFORDSHIRE
Tory councillors have been caught out posing as regular locals in videos supporting of their (unsuccessful) candidate in the recent election.

YNYS MÔN
A new Plaid Cymru MP was appalled by "the vast wealth on display at the state opening of Parliament" – but she remains keen to boost her own wealth. To read Rotten Boroughs in full, buy the latest edition of Private Eye or subscribe and have the magazine delivered to your home every fortnight.


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