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"Keir Starmer's government has executed another significant U-turn, abandoning its controversial proposal to postpone local elections scheduled for May. Labour had initially intended to cancel polls in 30 areas, a move that would have impacted 4.5 million voters, citing the need to free up "capacity" for an extensive overhaul of council structures. However, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) confirmed the reversal. A spokesperson stated: "Following legal advice, the Government has withdrawn its original decision to postpone 30 local elections in May.""
Keir Starmer's government abandoned plans to postpone 30 local elections, reversing a proposal that would have affected 4.5 million voters. The postponement had been justified as a way to free up capacity for a wide overhaul of council structures. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government withdrew the original decision following legal advice. Ministers agreed to pay Reform's legal costs arising from the party's challenge. Housing secretary Steve Reed suggested offering practical support to local authorities after the reversal and indicated plans to make 62m available to councils.
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