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Essex leader's 'patchwork of powers' warning

The Government’s focus on devolution to cities risks creating a ‘patchwork of powers’ across England, Essex CC’s leader has warned.

The Government's focus on devolution to cities risks creating a ‘patchwork of powers' across England, Essex CC's leader has warned.

Speaking at a devolution conference in Manchester, Cllr David Finch said he was worried the stance would mean that the ‘greatest opportunities' would be only available to cities.

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