Tories launch bid to force local elections to go ahead in May after ministers delayed them for millions of people
Daily MailThe Tories have launched a formal bid to force local elections to go ahead in May after the Government postponed them for millions of voters in England. Under Labour's plans, polls due on 1 May in these areas will instead take place next year following a reorganisation of local government. Under Labour's plans, polls due on 1 May in these areas will instead take place next year following a reorganisation of local government Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner announced the delay to elections across the nine areas earlier this month Kevin Hollinrake, the shadow housing, communities and local government secretary, was among a group of Tory MPs to support their party leader's motion. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner announced the delay to elections across the nine areas earlier this month.
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