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BREAKING: 'Inspirational' leader steps down after 27 years

Wigan MBC’s ‘inspirational’ Lord Peter Smith has announced he is stepping down after 27 years as leader.

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By Dan Peters | 10 May 2018

Wigan MBC's ‘inspirational' Lord Peter Smith has announced he is stepping down after 27 years as leader.

Lord Smith started his career in local government when he was elected as a Labour councillor 40 years ago by a single vote.

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