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Starmer abandons plans to cancel local elections

(278 Posts)
GrannyGravy13 Mon 16-Feb-26 15:19:45

I imagine this is all to do with the new Unitary Authorities being formed and boundary changes.

Our local elections were cancelled last year, and I think were due to be cancelled again this year.

fancythat Mon 16-Feb-26 15:19:34

He was forced to, from what I read.

sundowngirl Mon 16-Feb-26 15:17:25

Yet another U-turn for keir

The government has abandoned plans to delay 30 council elections in England following legal advice.

You would think that a former DPP would know the law.