While these elections are the first major test of public opinion since last year's surprising general election, it is worth saying that local elections do not always reflect the national political mood. (democraticaudit.com)
Seats on 150 councils are up for grabs in this year's local elections — the first major test of public opinion since last year's snap general election. (theguardian.com)
Ahead of the AV referendum and the local elections next year, the spending review will be the first major test for the unity of the coalition. (newstatesman.com)