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Read MoreCounty has highest number of reinstated elections following decision not to delay them for 30 English councils Labour figures in the county with the highest number of reinstated council elections, following the...
Read MorePostponing council votes has been done before but there were some key differences this time around, not least Reform’s legal challengeMinisters have abandoned their proposals to delay local elections in 30 English councils...
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