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Labour Delays Mayoral Elections Amid Reform UK Surge

12/4/2025

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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.