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Spotted News @spottednewsoff.bsky.social · 1h

🟡 PC: 15,961 (+7,750)
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🔴 LAB: 3,713 (−9,576)
🔵 CON: 690 (−4,323)
🟢 GRN: 516 (NEW)
🟠 LDM: 497 (−290)
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Spotted News @spottednewsoff.bsky.social · 1h

In second place was Reform UK’s Llŷr Powell on 35.9 per cent, while Welsh Labour’s Richard Tunnicliffe came third with just 11 per cent – in a humiliating defeat for the party.

Spotted News @spottednewsoff.bsky.social · 1h

Lindsay Whittle, a long-standing councillor in the Penyrheol ward and leader of the group on Caerphilly Council, won the seat with 47.38 per cent of the vote.

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Spotted News @spottednewsoff.bsky.social · 11h

Worcestershire County Council considering 10% tax rise

The county council is asking people for opinions on large tax rises next year to cover deficits.

www.bbc.co.uk

Spotted News @spottednewsoff.bsky.social · 11h

Opposition councillors have voiced concern over the suggestions accusing the Reform-led authority of seeking justification to "cut services to the bone".

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Spotted News @spottednewsoff.bsky.social · 11h

Corbyn demands Lisa Nandy retract 'misleading' Maccabi Tel Aviv smears against MPs

Police intelligence explaining their reasoning for their ban on Israeli club's fans contradicts statements by government ministers

www.middleeasteye.net

Spotted News @spottednewsoff.bsky.social · 11h

The letter from Corbyn comes as the Guardian revealed details of the police intelligence which led to the ban, which directly contradicts statements made by Nandy and other government ministers, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

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Spotted News @spottednewsoff.bsky.social · 11h

"Don’t just abolish Prince Andrew’s titles, abolish the monarchy."

Spotted News @spottednewsoff.bsky.social · 11h

Reeves considers breaking manifesto pledge with income tax rise to fill £30bn gap

Exclusive: Treasury discussions include possibly adding 1p to basic rate or raising higher or additional tax rates

www.theguardian.com

Spotted News @spottednewsoff.bsky.social · 11h

Some advisers in the Treasury and No 10 believe that raising income tax might be the only way to make sure she raises enough money never to have to come back for tax rises again in this parliament.

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Spotted News @spottednewsoff.bsky.social · 11h

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Autistic volunteer told he could no longer work for Waitrose hired by Asda

Tom Boyd, 28, developed a sense of "purpose and belonging" while volunteering at a local supermarket before being blocked from returning when he asked for a wage, his mother says. He has now been take...

news.sky.com

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Spotted News @spottednewsoff.bsky.social · 13h

Tom Boyd developed a sense of "purpose and belonging" while volunteering at a local supermarket before being blocked from returning when he asked for a wage. He has now been taken on as a paid employee by the company's rival.

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Spotted News @spottednewsoff.bsky.social · 13h

Albanian PM delivers scathing summary of Brexit as he takes aim at Farage 'theatrics'

The prime minister of Albania has delivered a scathing assessment of Brexit, whilst also taking a swipe at Nigel Farage's 'theatrics.'

www.thelondoneconomic.com

Spotted News @spottednewsoff.bsky.social · 13h

“You left Europe because you wanted less boats, and you have more boats.”

Spotted News @spottednewsoff.bsky.social · 13h

Zack Polanski confirms Green Party would aim to take UK back into the EU

Zack Polanski has confirmed that the Green Party would look to take the UK back into the European Union if they were in power.

www.thelondoneconomic.com

Spotted News @spottednewsoff.bsky.social · 13h

"We had a referendum. Now when you poll those people, people largely say it was a mistake and it was awful so I think there’s a really strong argument to have another referendum and another conversation about rejoining.”