WATCH: Keir Starmer DENIES 'cancelling' democracy after pushing off 4 mayoral elections until 2028

Sir Keir Starmer has denied "cancelling" democracy after postponing four mayoral elections across England.

Elections for newly-created mayors in Greater Essex, Norfolk & Suffolk, Hampshire & the Solent, and Sussex & Brighton were meant to take place next May.

Now, they have been delayed until May 2028 because the Government has claimed it requires more time to reorganise local Government.

Asked if he was "effectively cancelling democracy", he responded: "No. There are various arrangements being put in place to ensure all the election could take place at the right time, depending on the configurations of the council and other arrangements."

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