Number 10 Rejects ‘Dictator’ Claims Amid Row Over Mayoral Election Delay

Critics have said the postponement is undemocratic PA

Downing Street has rejected suggestions Sir Keir Starmer is acting like a “dictator” amid a row over the Government’s move to postpone four mayoral elections.

Number 10 said plans to push the votes – originally due next year – back to 2028 would allow more time for reorganisation of local authorities under its devolution agenda.