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Heinz Shortens Spaghetti, Birmingham Election Keeps Labour Majority

4/24/2026

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Heinz cut its spaghetti into shorter pieces, sparking reactions.
Birmingham votes on 7 May 2026 for 101 council seats.
Labour holds 65 seats and says a budget ends ‘bankrupt Birmingham’ label despite 17% tax hikes.
Reform UK, Greens, Liberal Democrats and independents campaign on bin collections, pothole repairs and housing.
Voters who missed registration can apply for a proxy vote 17:00 on 28 April, while postal voting closed 21 April.

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Story summary

Heinz cut its spaghetti into shorter pieces, sparking reactions.
Birmingham votes on 7 May 2026 for 101 council seats.
Labour holds 65 seats and says a budget ends ‘bankrupt Birmingham’ label despite 17% tax hikes.
Reform UK, Greens, Liberal Democrats and independents campaign on bin collections, pothole repairs and housing.
Voters who missed registration can apply for a proxy vote 17:00 on 28 April, while postal voting closed 21 April.