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Here awful defence and justification were liked and shared by some people identifying as progressives, which I find very depressing.

Why did you say "Labour's Growth Commission"?

Look at the comments, some gullible people believed you. But you are expecting me to believe you meant Labour owns GC through "ideological capture".

Do you take any responsibility for the language you use?

I'll explain why it is shameless. You state that the GC is "Labour's Growth Commission". You then highlight the chair and state that "McSweeney's fingerprints are all over it", implying that the chair is appointed by Labour and McSweeney influenced the appointment. None of this is true.

You are completely shameless.

I wonder what your real agenda is spreading misinformation.

Are you deliberately spreading misinformation? The Growth Commission is not "Labours 'Growth Commission'". It has nothing to do with Labour, it's an independent think tank.

I suggest you issue a correction and apology.

Hi what has actually happened?

I'm glad, thank you!

- How and why parish and town councils are taking on some assets and services from SC.
- The financial demands of adult social care.
- Inspiring Innovation - phase two of the transformation plan, and the £101 budget shortfall for 2025/2026.
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- What his role entails and what Somerset Council's executive (cabinet) does.
- The issues of pay and (lack of) pensions as a cllr, and how to get wider representation in local politics.
- SC's critical financial position and the first phase of the transformation plan.
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I hope with Andrew (who is doing great work with Somerset Confidential) we can explore these issues and more in as much depth at the format allows. There is a lot we can discuss. It would be great to receive questions or suggestions on what to cover, do get in touch!

For those with an interest in learning a bit about Mayday, their community led development model, and how they got to where they are despite the immense challenges, I made an audio narrative-led documentary/podcast - shows.acast.com/the-saxonval...

Anyone interested in the five-year story of what led to this...I made a podcast/audio narrative documentary - shows.acast.com/66a2308999c0...

Offer was above the red book value/land valuation (£4.9m) first time round so very likely the same. Mendip District Council overpaid when they bought the land originally.