Martin Ford Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Picture remains unclear over local elections delays

Picture remains unclear over local elections delays image
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Uncertainty hangs over attempts to delay local elections in almost 30 councils amid a legal challenge by Reform UK.

Although a request for an interim order to prevent changes to election dates was withdrawn by the party at the High Court this week, they will return for a two-day hearing on 19 February.

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