Rejected petition Stop the potential cancellation of the next United Kingdom election in May

The Government is reportedly considering appeals from seven Conservative county leaders to delay next May’s council elections a move that could deny over five million Britons their democratic voice and raise serious concerns about political accountability and electoral fairness.

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The Government is reportedly weighing requests from seven Conservative county council leaders to postpone next May’s local elections, a decision that could disenfranchise more than five million Britons. Critics warn this would erode public trust, weaken accountability, and allow incumbents to remain in power without fresh democratic consent, undermining the principles of fair representation and transparency that form the foundation of Britain’s democracy.

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You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:

Remove power to cancel local government elections.
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/747234

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Date submitted 17 October 2025
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