Elections must not be delayed again this year, police chief insists
A police chief has insisted that elections must take place this year despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson said "more postal vote ballots" should be used to prevent people queuing at polling stations.
Local council elections, as well as polls for regional mayors and crime commissioners were due to take place last May, but were postponed for 12 months due to the lockdown.
Responding to reports they could be pushed back again this year due to Covid, Mr Jamieson said it was vital they went ahead.
