Tag: Alex Marsh

The proposal for a global parliament of mayors reflects their distinctive, locally-rooted form of legitimacy

The proposal for a global parliament of mayors reflects their distinctive, locally-rooted form of legitimacy

American political theorist Benjamin Barber has proposed a greater role for mayors in global governance, reflecting the many ways in which cities are dealing with global issues. Alex Marsh examines the proposal and considers how the form of legitimacy enjoyed by elected mayors – although these remain rare in the UK – differs in important […]