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Counties can impact the next administration's agenda

There is a growing disquiet as to whether business rate retention offers the solutions to local government's funding needs, argues James Maker as he looks ahead to the Queen's Speech.

It's fair to say the election took us all by surprise, and has left many predicting what lies ahead.

So, onto the Queen's Speech. Considering recent track records in the predications business, I think it's important to focus on what we would like to see, rather than predicting what might actually appear.

James Maker

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