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Gogglebox star, 28, elected Labour Councillor nine years after quitting TV

Josh Tapper wins a local Labour Councillor seat for Underhill ward in Barnet with 1,128 votes.
Tapper, a 28-year-old former Gogglebox star, shifts from TV to politics after leaving the show in 2017.
The victory marks a political turn after previous near-miss in 2022 and a 2024 general election bid.
Tapper attributes his political ambitions to a desire for change and a record-focused approach.
His sister Amy Tapper publicly celebrated the victory on Instagram.
Tapper’s family supported his exit from Gogglebox to pursue new opportunities.
Tapper has a history of charitable work, including volunteering for cancer care charities and food banks.
Tapper’s personal life includes a nine-year relationship that culminated in marriage in 2025.
Tapper’s political stance emphasizes policing, NHS and energy initiatives to improve constituents’ lives.

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