Clive Lewis and Alice Macdonald, who represent the city's two constituencies, have declined to comment on whether they think it would be acceptable for City Hall to postpone next May's vote.

The Labour-run council has also refused to comment on whether it plans to do so, since last week when ministers said authorities would be permitted to do so, to allow more time for a reorganisation of local councils.

Its silence has led to criticism from opponents and........

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