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- The Labour government is expected to postpone mayoral elections until 2028, drawing accusations of undermining democracy.
- Sir James Cleverly, the Shadow housing secretary, criticized the delay as credibility eroding.
- The postponement follows concerns about rising Reform UK support, led by Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK.
- Polls show Labour at 18% and Reform UK at 33%.
- Reform UK's head of policy condemned the delay as a desperate move to prevent significant victories for Reform UK.
