Cancellation of local elections

Early day motion 2085, tabled 20 October 2025 by James McMurdock (Independent). Signed by 5 members.

That this House expresses regret at the cancellation of the 2025 local elections in Essex, Thurrock and across the UK; expresses concern at the possibility of further delays; welcomes the Government’s commitment that the postponed elections will proceed as scheduled in 2026; and calls on the Government to uphold this commitment as the scheduled date approaches.

Signatures by party: Independent 3, Conservative 1, Liberal Democrat 1.