The UK government on Friday postponed the local and mayoral elections in England slated for May 7 for one year, as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the country rose 35% to 798 over 24 hours. The government made the decision after the Electoral Commission said the health crisis would have an impact on campaigning and voting.
The UK government on Friday postponed the local and mayoral elections in England slated for May 7 for one year, as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the country rose 35% to 798 over 24 hours. The government made the decision after the Electoral Commission said the health crisis would have an impact on campaigning and voting.