Elections face further delays over councils shake-up

'A banana republic!' Nigel Farage left raging as Labour confirms some local elections could be delayed again

Nigel Farage has branded Labour a "banana republic" after the Government revealed local elections across Britain could be postponed again.The Government today confirmed ministers have written to as many as 63 local authorities offering them the opportunity to delay next year's elections to 2027.Plans to delay the elections will mean millions of Britons will face longer waits to have their say at the ballot box.Reacting to the news, Reform UK lea…

Local elections could be delayed again for millions of voters

Plans have enraged Nigel Farage, who claimed Labour was trying to deny Reform victories and turning the UK into a ‘banana republic’

Councils asked for views on postponing next year’s local elections

Councils across Hampshire have formally been asked for their views on postponing next year’s local elections.

Millions could see key elections delayed next year - see full list of areas - The Mirror

Ministers announced some 63 council areas could opt to postpone elections until 2027 - after some were already delayed for a year - as the government shakes-up town halls

Labour 'Minded' to Cancel More Local Elections

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…

Millions could see county council elections delayed again

The government is expected to argue that the delay is needed because councils need more time to complete a reorganisation process.