Delays to local elections not a ‘stitch-up’ – Angela Rayner

Local elections in nine council areas due in May have been postponed (PA) - (PA Archive)

Angela Rayner has denied that delays to local elections are a “stitch-up” after votes in nine council areas due to be held in May were postponed.

The Deputy Prime Minister, was asked about the perception that Labour could be delaying elections due to a fear of Reform UK making gains, after Nigel Farage accused the Government of “sheer cowardice” over the move.