Viral political posts are circulating across social media claiming that Reform UK has launched a High Court case against Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the postponement of local elections in dozens of councils.

According to the online claims, the legal challenge relates to delays linked to local government reorganisation, with critics arguing that the decision could affect millions of voters. Reform UK figures have publicly criticised the policy and described it as unfair to local communities.

However, at the time of writing, there is no official confirmation from the High Court or the UK government that the Prime Minister has been formally “charged” or that court hearings have been scheduled on the dates being shared online.

Government sources maintain that changes to council election timetables are connected to structural and administrative reforms, not political advantage. Legal experts note that any challenge would first need to pass procedural stages before reaching a full court hearing.

The claims have nevertheless reignited a wider debate over democratic processes, election timing and public trust in political decision-making.