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Should Birmingham have a directly elected mayor?

In May 2012 citizens of Birmingham get to decide whether or not the city should be led by a directly elected mayor instead of its current system of government. One case for the elected mayor is that a dynamic figuredhead will provide clear leadership for the city, whilst a case against is the worry of concentrating too much power in the hands of an individual. The debate kicked off in earnest last night at the Hyatt, with a panel session and question and answer hosted by @PoliticsInBrum; b...