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Baroness Scott of Bybrook

Speaking in the House of Lords on 21 April 2026

Debate

Local Authorities (Changes to Years of Ordinary Elections) (England) (Revocation) Order 2026

Contribution

That this House regrets the decision-making process that led to the need for the Local Authorities (Changes to Years of Ordinary Elections) (England) (Revocation) Order 2026 (SI 2026/142) and the indecision and lack of transparency surrounding the proposed postponement of local elections; and affirms the importance of those elections now proceeding as scheduled. Relevant document: 53rd Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee (special attention drawn to the instrument)

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