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  "path": "/uk/2026/05/09/labour-loses-barnsley/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-09T16:26:10.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.thecanary.co",
  "tags": [
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    "Local Elections 2026",
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    "@AliFortescue"
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  "textContent": "Reform UK has won Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council. This means Labour has lost control of the council for the first time since its formation in 1974. 🚨Break: Reform WIN control of Barnsley council. Huge loss for Lab – first time since its creation in 1974 it’s not Labour. — Ali Fortescue (@AliFortescue) May 8, 2026 […]\n\nBy HG",
  "title": "Labour loses Barnsley for first time in 50 years"
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