Tewkesbury councillors clash over joining West of England or Three Counties partnership, with one comparing Bristol to Tolkien's dark realm Mordor while preferring to 'remain in The Shire' with neighboring counties.
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Labour faces internal criticism after selecting Richard Parker as their West Midlands mayoral candidate, overlooking calls for Andy Street's inclusion despite his cross-party appeal.
