John Milne

John Milne

Liberal Democrat — Horsham

Speaking in the House of Commons on 19 January 2026

Debate

Local Elections: Cancellation

Contribution

For the second year running, Conservative-run West Sussex county council has applied to cancel local elections, in which the Conservatives face wipeout. Their excuse is that it would be too hard to organise, but it is the seven district and borough councils that run the elections, not the county council, so will the Minister speak to the councils that have an actual democratic mandate, rather than the county administration, which is trying to cling to power long past its sell-by date?

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