Remove power to cancel local government elections

Change the law to remove the power of the Secretary of State to cancel any further forthcoming local government, metropolitan borough, London borough or any other elections, for example, but not limited to, those due in May 2026.

7,031 Signatures

Status
Open
Opened
Tuesday 25th November 2025
Last 24 hours signatures
6,854
Signature Deadline
Monday 25th May 2026
Estimated Final Signatures: 32,172

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Ever since 1918, the right to vote is sacred and inalienable. 2025 Elections in some areas were cancelled this year. We believe any further cancellations would be voter suppression and undemocratic. The will of the people of the nation must be heard.


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