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There may be a case to delay election day until early June, as happened during the Foot and Mouth outbreak in 2001 or, at a stretch, to early July - but no later. The people have to be given a chance to vote. Elections may have to be organised differently. I wouldn't rule out an all-postal election (however many collywobbles that might give some politicians!). I'm not sure the usual sweaty crush at the counts in the early hours of a Friday morning will be a good idea. Counting may have to take several days and take place in smaller venues. Maybe have smaller counts in individual wards with a ...

There may be a case to delay election day until early June, as happened during the Foot and Mouth outbreak in 2001 or, at a stretch, to early July - but no later. The people have to be given a chance to vote. Elections may have to be organised differently. I wouldn't rule out an all-postal election (however many collywobbles that might give some politicians!). I'm not sure the usual sweaty crush at the counts in the early hours of a Friday morning will be a good idea. Counting may have to take several days and take place in smaller venues. Maybe have smaller counts in individual wards with a ...

County councillor Kay Oakes' social media activity is being investigated by leading councillors. - Credit: Suffolk Conservatives A Tory Suffolk County Councillor who "liked" tweets praising the rioters who invaded the US Capitol on Wednesday is having her social media activity studied by her political leaders. Kay Oakes represents the Bosmere Division at Endeavour House - and regularly tweets her support for outgoing US President Donald Trump. However she did get in trouble with her social media earlier this year after she appeared to back calls not to wear facemasks. On Wednesday evening - a...

County councillor Kay Oakes' social media activity is being investigated by leading councillors. - Credit: Suffolk Conservatives A Tory Suffolk County Councillor who "liked" tweets praising the rioters who invaded the US Capitol on Wednesday is having her social media activity studied by her political leaders. Kay Oakes represents the Bosmere Division at Endeavour House - and regularly tweets her support for outgoing US President Donald Trump. However she did get in trouble with her social media earlier this year after she appeared to back calls not to wear facemasks. On Wednesday evening - a...