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The MJ Comment: Election starting pistol shoots down all action

Too much of the everyday process of running the country gets paused while national politicians court the electorate, says Heather Jameson. 'Is this really the best way to run the country in the 21st century?'

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By Heather Jameson | 28 May 2024

Here we go again! Barely out of the last pre-election period, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has plunged us right back into the next with his announcement last week of a snap General Election.

The impact of the national poll is set to be huge this time around.

Heather Jameson

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Heather Jameson

Popular articles by Heather Jameson

  1. Children's social care reform must be more than money
  2. Finance chief exits cash-strapped council
  3. Chief rejects calls for resignation
  4. Is this the big bang revolution for public services?
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