council
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Reform UK has made significant gains at the expense of Labour and the Conservatives in early council election results overnight.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
The Liberal Democrats picked up seats in Portsmouth, Stockport and Sutton, but lost control of Hull council.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
The council said it had decided people selling cakes in this way fell under its street trading policy, and while it is aimed mostly at bigger businesses, it cannot make exceptions.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
Philip Bialyk, Labour group leader at the council, said despite losing overall control, he felt the results showed people had not given up completely on his party.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
“Three thirty in the library. Student council meeting. Don’t let Link down.”
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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