In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
John wrote:


Why recommend an "Adjustable" when a proper ring spanner would be far
better. An engineer wouldn't use an adjustable so why do people use
them for plumbing tasks when there is a perfectly good hexagon??

A sharp whack on the spanner (in the right direction) would probably
get it moving.

I totally agree!

Also, unless I'm mistaken, the picture of the tap - still with its operating
lever in place on the other side - suggests to me that it's a quarter-turn
tap with a ceramic cartridge inside, rather than a multi-turn tap with a
conventional washer. If I'm right, the OP will need a new cartridge - not a
new washer.
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Cheers,
Roger
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