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Reform UK Slams Starmer’s Election Cancellation as Anti-Democratic

2/16/2026

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Reform UK has challenged Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's decision to cancel 30 elections on May 7, arguing the move undermines democracy.
The party says the cancellation, justified by council capacity concerns, is politically motivated and irrational.
The Electoral Commission supports this view and the High Court hearing is set for next Thursday and Friday.
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, criticized the government for silencing voters.

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Reform UK has challenged Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's decision to cancel 30 elections on May 7, arguing the move undermines democracy.
The party says the cancellation, justified by council capacity concerns, is politically motivated and irrational.
The Electoral Commission supports this view and the High Court hearing is set for next Thursday and Friday.
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, criticized the government for silencing voters.