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flag UK delays 63 English local elections to 2027 over reorganization, sparking accountability concerns.

flag The UK Labour government has delayed local elections in 63 council areas across England, including Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, and Sussex, pushing them from 2026 to 2027 due to ongoing local government reorganization. flag The move, part of a broader plan to merge councils into larger unitary authorities and create combined authorities, aims to streamline services but has sparked criticism over democratic accountability. flag Officials cite capacity challenges in managing both restructuring and elections simultaneously. flag While some areas like Surrey and Hampshire will vote as planned, the delay follows earlier postponements of mayoral elections, fueling accusations from opposition parties that Labour is manipulating the process to avoid electoral risks amid declining poll ratings.

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