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flag Three Essex councils plan to cancel local elections amid a merger, sparking backlash over democracy concerns.

flag Three Essex councils plan to cancel upcoming local elections amid a government-led merger of 14 authorities, sparking backlash from Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, who called the move "disgraceful" and likened it to "banana republic" behavior. flag A JL Partners poll of 4,441 adults found Reform UK would win 34% in Basildon and 37% in Thurrock, potentially taking control from Labour, which currently leads both councils. flag Eighty-two percent of voters in affected areas believe elections should proceed, and 66% view postponement as unacceptable. flag Farage confirmed Reform UK has launched a judicial review, citing fear of the party’s electoral success as the real motive. flag The government is expected to decide soon whether to delay elections for a year.

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