Zöe Franklin

Zöe Franklin

Liberal Democrat — Guildford

Speaking in the House of Commons on 19 January 2026

Debate

Local Elections: Cancellation

Contribution

That said, the Labour party is the main offender in cancelling elections, and it appears to be running scared from the ballot box rather than trusting voters. Does the Minister accept that cancelling elections risks setting a dangerous precedent that elections become optional when they are inconvenient to those in power? What message does it send to residents about the value of local government if their right to vote can be so easily set aside? Democracy is a right, not a matter of convenience.

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