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Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Monday, 12 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 January 2026. It was answered by Jeremy Wright (Conservative) on Wednesday, 14 January 2026 on behalf of the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission.


Mayors: Elections

Question

To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, Pursuant to the answer of 10 December 2025, to Question 97532, on Local Government: Elections, when the Electoral Commission was informed by the Government of the decision to cancel the 2026 mayoral elections.

Answer

The Commission was first made aware of the UK Government’s proposals on the same day as the publication of the Secretary of State’s written ministerial statement on 4 December 2025.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
104751
Session
2024-26
Related items
Local Government: Elections
Wednesday, 10 December 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Elections Electoral Commission Local government Mayors
Link
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