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'Seismic shift at Leeds City Council after local elections'

BBC Politics · May 8, 2026, 8:13 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Leeds City Council saw devastating Labour losses and gains from Reform and Green.

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'Seismic shift at Leeds City Council after local elections'

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