The whole thing stinks.

To me it amounts to malfeasance in public office. We elect these people to represent us and to look after our interests. So far all local polls have indicated that the electorate don't want this, hence we are not being represented.

Further, my understanding is that this hangs on us having an elected mayor (like London). Coventry voted against this a while back.

I really hope that we do find a knight in shining armour who will pursue this sham of democracy through the courts.