Angela Rayner has just made a change so shocking, it might make you think the UK is like North Korea

In a report by express news Angela Rayner, who is the Deputy Prime Minister, has decided to delay elections in nine areas across the country. This decision affects millions of people and has caused a lot of anger. The areas include Surrey, Norfolk, Suffolk, and Thurrock. The reason given for this delay is to reorganize local authorities, which Rayner says will save money and avoid confusion.

She argues that it doesn’t make sense to hold elections for councils that might not exist in the future. However, many people, including Nigel Farage, are furious about this move. Farage believes there’s no good reason to cancel the elections other than fear from the current political leaders.

As a local councillor, I’ve seen firsthand how important voting is. When I was first elected, I won by just nine votes. That’s how close it can be! It shows that every single vote matters, and people’s voices can make a real difference in shaping the future of their communities.

That’s why I find it so frustrating when people don’t vote but still complain about how things are run. If you don’t vote, you lose the right to complain about the results.

The current system in many parts of the UK is complicated. There are often two layers of local government—town councils and district councils—which can lead to confusion and wasted money.

I agree that simplifying this system could be a good thing. But canceling elections to do it feels wrong. Why not let people vote as planned and then make the changes afterward? It seems like a simple solution that would respect people’s right to have a say in who represents them.

Some people think this delay is more about politics than saving money. The areas affected are mostly Conservative-led, and delaying elections might stop parties like Reform UK from gaining support.

This could help Labour, which is currently struggling. It’s hard not to wonder if this decision is more about protecting certain politicians than doing what’s best for the public.

At the end of the day, voting is a fundamental right. Taking that away, even for a short time, feels like a step in the wrong direction. There has to be a better way to make changes without silencing the voices of millions of people.