The Conservatives' request for a delay in local elections has raised accusations of them dodging accountability, especially amid fears of losing seats to rival parties.
With Conservative councils applying for election delays, Lib Dem sources have pointed to potential losses in safe areas, accusing Tories of avoiding the electorate.
Critics, like Richard Tice of Reform UK, have openly dubbed the Tory-led councils as 'bottling it' by seeking to postpone crucial local elections despite the stakes.
The shadow justice secretary, Robert Jenrick, suggested that the delay reflects a deeper strategic concern for Labour facing potential electoral defeats rather than genuine governmental restructuring needs.
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