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Candidates brand 'appalling' mayoral election delay a 'sorry mess' as Labour defends decision
The government has postponed "fast-tracked" elections for a new Suffolk and Norfolk mayor for two years, prompting fury from candidates who have branded the decision "appalling" and a "sorry mess".by
Oliver Rouane-Williams
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Suffolk and Norfolk mayoral elections to be delayed by two years
The government is expected to announce today that it will postpone planned elections for a new Suffolk and Norfolk mayor from May 2026 to 2028, marking the second delay to democratic processes in the region this year.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Independent councillor launches bid to become Mayor of Norfolk and Suffolk
David Beavan, an independent councillor at East Suffolk Council, has announced he will stand in May's mayoral election, promising to "get stuff done" after being left unimpressed with other candidates.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Cost of living tops concerns for East of England voters ahead of budget
The economy and rising cost of living has emerged as the most important issue for East of England voters, with 60% demanding government action in the upcoming Autumn Budget, according to new polling data.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Ipswich MP Jack Abbott backs Bridget Phillipson for deputy leader
Jack Abbott has announced his support for Bridget Phillipson in the Labour Party deputy leadership election, saying she is "giving children the best start in life".byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Tim Passmore named Conservative candidate for combined mayor
Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner Tim Passmore has been announced as the Conservative party's candidate for the Norfolk and Suffolk combined mayoral role.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Renowned property developer and Ipswich Conservative chairman defects to Reform after mayoral snub
John Howard, the prolific property developer and prominent Ipswich Conservative, has defected to Reform UK after being rejected for the Norfolk and Suffolk mayoral candidate shortlist, in what he describes as “the final straw”.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Prolific property developer John Howard announces Norfolk-Suffolk mayoral candidacy
John Howard, the man behind multiple high-profile property developments in Ipswich, including the Great White Horse Hotel and the Winerack, is the first to announce his Conservative candidacy bid for the combined authority mayor of Norfolk and Suffolk.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Farage more trusted than Starmer in East of England, latest poll finds
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is more trusted to represent the UK internationally than PM Keir Starmer among East of England voters, new polling reveals.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Reform UK surge threatens Labour seats across East of England
Reform UK could overtake Labour as the second-largest party in the East of England at the next General Election, according to current polling – though voting intentions could shift significantly before 2029.byOliver Rouane-Williams
Opinion
Jack Abbott: MP for Ipswich or the East of England?
In recent months, Jack Abbott has taken on a dual role that deserves closer scrutiny. While elected to represent Ipswich, he's now also serving as Mission Champion for the East of England – but what does this actually mean, and should we be concerned?byOliver Rouane-Williams
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2024 General Election: Dozens turned away from polls in Ipswich due to voter ID rules
New figures reveal that 95 voters in the Ipswich and Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituencies did not return to vote after being initially turned away for lacking proper photo ID in the July general election.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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