The Independent has seen briefing notes from officials suggesting that mayoral elections will postponed from 2026 to 2028
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The Independent has seen briefing notes from officials suggesting that mayoral elections will postponed from 2026 to 2028
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Keir Starmer’s government is expected to announce that crucial elections for new mayors are set to be postponed by two years.
Labour announced plans to postpone elections in order to address ‘capacity’ issues in areas undergoing restructure
Last month, the government said some 63 council areas could postpone elections until 2027 after some told ministers they lack the…
Dozens of the 136 council elections due to be held this year will now be delayed until 2027
The Independent looks at all the times Keir Starmer has U-turned on his promises since taking office
Former local government minister Jim McMahon has hit out at the decision to postpone mayoral elections after Reform compared the…
The government agreed to pay Reform UK’s legal costs after the party’s challenge over the postponement of local elections
