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Government has no time to waste wondering what councils are for

Whether cock-up or conspiracy, the apparent failure of the Government to let a number of councils know their areas were subject to restrictions guidance is yet another example of the blatant disregard for local government, says Heather Jameson.

Every time I think we may have hit peak omnishambles, the world surprises me with a little bit more.

A year ago this week, the then Government aide Dominic Cummings held his now infamous Downing Street press conference, defending his decision to ignore lockdown rules to go for a drive in the country.

Heather Jameson

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