When accountability fails to bite: governance, democracy and the 2026 Tower Hamlets elections

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Icoz, G. 2026. When accountability fails to bite: governance, democracy and the 2026 Tower Hamlets elections. University of Birmingham.
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TitleWhen accountability fails to bite: governance, democracy and the 2026 Tower Hamlets elections
AuthorsIcoz, G.
Abstract

In theory, the 2026 Tower Hamlets local elections should have been a test of democratic accountability in action. ...

Sustainable Development Goals16 Peace, justice and strong institutions
Middlesex University ThemeSustainability
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PublisherUniversity of Birmingham
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Online17 Jun 2026
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Accepted15 Jun 2026
Deposited13 Oct 2026
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