How to get a stuck tap handle off the spindle?

[kanyview]

 

 

Hi everyone, I’m trying to fix water dripping issue. Watching a few videos, first step is to get the tap handle off the spindle. However, mine is stuck. I’m not sure if I need to screw it off or pull it off? It looks like a screw to me. Is there a way to hold the spindle tight to be able to spin the handle off?

(In the beginning there was water grime so I put a few drops of vinegar in there to remove the grime)

[Noyade]

I like the gear-puller design Mitchell @MitchellMc  has suggested - tapered point, unlike mine.

Hard to know cost wise @kanyview  - but an electrician told me recently - it's $150 just to ring my doorbell.

Let us know how you get on either way.

Cheers.