Labour delays mayoral elections to avoid Reform UK wins

Dec 3, 2025, 11:14 PM40

(Update: Dec 4, 2025, 2:14 PM)

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Labour delays mayoral elections to avoid Reform UK wins

The Labour government is set to announce a two-year delay for mayoral elections originally scheduled for 2026.
The postponement is largely attributed to fears of a strong performance by Reform UK in these elections.
Critics are accusing Labour of undermining democratic processes for political advantage.

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