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Spotted News @spottednewsoff.bsky.social · 1h

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

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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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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 · 1h

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 · 1h

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

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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 · 1h

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 · 1h

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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 · 3h

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 · 3h

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

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

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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 · 3h

"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.”

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Spotted News @spottednewsoff.bsky.social · 13h

James O’Brien takes apart Tory MP Katie Lam over her calls to deport legally settled families

“I think this is the single most disgusting thing since Robert Jenrick last opened his mouth.”

leftfootforward.org

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Spotted News @spottednewsoff.bsky.social · 13h

“I think this is the single most disgusting thing since Robert Jenrick last opened his mouth.”

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Spotted News @spottednewsoff.bsky.social · 13h

‘They had 14 years’: Keir Starmer points out Tories’ failure to act on grooming gangs scandal

MPs could be heard saying "it's absolutely disgraceful" and "shame" in response to Kemi Badenoch's weaponisation of the issue at PMQs

leftfootforward.org

Spotted News @spottednewsoff.bsky.social · 13h

MPs could be heard saying "it's absolutely disgraceful" and "shame" in response to Kemi Badenoch's weaponisation of the issue at PMQs

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Spotted News @spottednewsoff.bsky.social · 13h

Labour’s VAT on private school fees is set to raise more money than expected

This will now mean that the Labour government will be able to channel more of the funds raised into the state sector.

leftfootforward.org

Spotted News @spottednewsoff.bsky.social · 13h

This will now mean that the Labour government will be able to channel more of the funds raised into the state sector.

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Spotted News @spottednewsoff.bsky.social · 23h

More council disaster for 'imploding' Reform in Cornwall

Reform UK are 'imploding' on Cornwall Council, as their local council struggles continue to be shown up across the country.

www.thelondoneconomic.com

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Spotted News @spottednewsoff.bsky.social · 23h

Whether it’s bitter infighting in Kent, teenagers being left in charge or dozens of resignations, Reform aren’t covering themselves in glory.

And it seems that Cornwall is the latest region to have it local authority embroiled in a Reform circus.

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