Housing Secretary Steve Reed confirmed to the House today:
“In December, the minister for local government and homelessness wrote to 63 councils due to hold elections in May 2026 to hear their views. I have carefully assessed over 350 representations from those councils with elections scheduled in May and from others who are interested in the outcome. I have carefully considered arguments made about capacity, reorganisation and democracy, and I’m grateful to everyone who took the time to express their views. I can now confirm my decisions to the House – I have decided to bring forward legislation to postpone 29 elections.”
Essex has requested a delay at the last minute, which is expected to be approved by ministers, taking it to 30 councils. That’s 5.6 million votes cancelled. Let the people vote…
UPDATE: MHCLG is ringing round outlets asking for this to be referred to as “delayed” rather than “cancelled” elections. Desperate…
Read the full list of cancelled council elections below:
Continue reading “Labour Confirms 29 Local Elections Cancelled”
Former leader of the SNP in Westminster Ian Blackford told Times Radio why he believes Nicola Sturgeon’s claim that she spent no time in the kitchen and therefore didn’t see any of her husband’s purchases:
“She doesn’t have a passion for cooking.”