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Evening Standard
Politics
Nina Lloyd

Number 10 rejects ‘dictator’ claims amid row over mayoral election delay

Critics have said the postponement is undemocratic (PA) - (PA Archive)

Downing Street has rejected suggestions Sir Keir Starmer is acting like a “dictator” amid a row over the Government’s move to postpone four mayoral elections.

Number 10 said plans to push the votes due next year back to May 2028 would allow more time for reorganisation of local authorities under its devolution agenda.

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