‘What an INSULT!’ Brits FURIOUS with Starmer over ‘DICTATOR’S excuse’ for CANCELLING elections

People across the UK are furious after the Labour government, led by Sir Keir Starmer, decided to cancel local elections for over 5.5 million people in areas like East Sussex, West Sussex, Essex, Surrey, Hampshire, and Norfolk. The government says it’s part of a plan to reorganize local councils, but critics are calling it a “dictator’s move” to avoid losing votes.

Many believe the decision is unfair and undemocratic, especially in areas where smaller parties like Reform UK and the Greens are gaining support. Voters feel their voices are being silenced, and local councillors are outraged.

Jamie McVey, a Reform UK councillor from Epping Forest in Essex, told GB News: “This is what dictators do – they cancel elections. There’s no good reason for this. The people I’ve spoken to are shocked and angry. They feel like they’ve been cheated.”

McVey, who used to be a Conservative councillor, said the decision was pushed through with little debate. “Only a few councillors actually voted to keep the elections,” he said. “The Conservatives and Labour worked together to cancel them in areas where Reform is doing well. It’s a sad day for democracy.”

The government’s plan includes scrapping smaller district and county councils and replacing them with bigger “unitary authorities.” McVey worries this will leave rural areas ignored. “No one in Essex is asking for this,” he said. “This is just about politicians being scared of losing votes.”

The decision has sparked anger online, with many calling it an attack on democracy. One voter said, “This is an insult to everyone who believes in fair elections,” while another accused the government of “treating voters like they don’t matter.”

The move also risks shutting down growing public interest in politics, as more people turn to smaller parties to express their frustration. “People want to use elections to protest poor services,” said a GB News commentator. “By cancelling them, the government is making things worse.”

With no clear plan for when elections will happen, many are calling for action to restore trust in democracy. Reform UK has promised to keep fighting for voters’ rights and exposing what they call an “attack on local democracy.

One thing is clear: cancelling these elections has left millions feeling ignored and angry. With trust in politicians already low, this decision could have serious consequences for the government and the future of local democracy in the UK.