The government has admitted it is “minded” to cancel more local elections next year. That’s after cancelling four May Mayoral elections already…
Local government minister Alison McGovern told the Commons: “If a council voices genuine concerns, we’ll take these issues seriously, and would be minded to grant a delay in those areas.” The government is asking councils in 63 areas whether or not they would like to cancel elections in May. That’s 4.6 million votes. They will have until midnight on January 15 to apply for a delay. Communities minister Miatta Fahnbulleh said earlier this month that “local elections will go ahead in 2026”. Not so…
Farage said “only dictators cancel elections” while Tory local government spokesman Paul Holmes said: “What does this Labour Government have against democracy?”. Meanwhile, Starmer is planning for a new king’s speech to be after the locals next year amid leadership speculation. Running scared…

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