英国劳工计划将四次市长选举推迟至2028年进行改组,引起对民主关切的批评。 UK Labour plans to delay four mayoral elections to 2028 for reorganization, sparking criticism over democratic concerns.

据报道,联合王国劳工政府正计划将埃塞克斯、汉普郡和索伦人、苏塞克斯人和布莱顿人以及诺福克人和苏福克人的四次市长选举从2026年推迟至2028年,指出需要更多的时间来完成地方议会的重组和权力下放计划。 The UK Labour government is reportedly planning to delay four mayoral elections in Essex, Hampshire and the Solent, Sussex and Brighton, and Norfolk and Suffolk from 2026 to 2028, citing the need for more time to complete local council reorganization and devolution plans. 这项行动预计将于2025年12月4日宣布, 引起英国改革党和保守党的尖锐批评, 他们指责工党破坏民主, The move, expected to be announced December 4, 2025, has drawn sharp criticism from Reform UK and the Conservatives, who accuse Labour of undermining democracy and avoiding potential electoral losses. 最近获得当地大量支持的英国改革组织声称延迟封锁了550多万张选票并危害了基层运动。 Reform UK, which recently gained significant local support, claims the delay blocks over 5.5 million votes and harms grassroots campaigns. 政府尚未正式确认计划, 但官方表示, 推迟是前九次理事会选举(从2024年推迟至2026年)后, The government has not officially confirmed the plans, but officials say the postponement follows earlier delays of nine council elections from 2024 to 2026 due to structural reforms. 预计在30年内还将为新的权力下放地区作出2亿英镑的年度承诺。 A £200 million annual commitment over 30 years for the new devolved regions is also expected.