Minister Torched By Broadcasters As Labour's Latest U-Turn 'Insults Listeners' Intelligence'

Sky presenter Kamali Melbourne, minister Stephen Kinnock and BBC host Nick Robinson

Broadcasters were exasperated by minister Stephen Kinnock’s explanations for the government’s latest U-turn on local elections this morning.

Labour announced on Monday that “in light of new legal advice” it would no longer be delaying polling day for 30 local authorities.

The government had planned to postpone some votes while reorganising local government structures, insisting this would prevent “zombie” councils.