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Opposition councillors have raised fears that the Conservative-led county council will attempt to use local government reform as an excuse to avoid facing voters in May 2026, warning "democracy delayed is democracy denied".
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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".
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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".
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Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner Tim Passmore has been announced as the Conservative party's candidate for the Norfolk and Suffolk combined mayoral role.
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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”.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Opinion
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?
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