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  "path": "/uk/analysis/2026/05/01/starmer-niece-to-run/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-01T18:42:41.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.thecanary.co",
  "tags": [
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  "textContent": "Keir Starmer’s niece will contest a safe Labour council seat after two black candidates were barred from running. Ellie Sandover will run in Bensham Manor, the second safest Labour seat in the borough. Good old Croydon seems to be a centre for Labour controversies in recent weeks… Inside Croydon reported on 30 April: Sandover was […]\n\nBy Joe Glenton",
  "title": "Keir Starmer’s niece to run in safe council seat after black candidates barred"
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