FINANCE

Pledge to reform finances

Labour will race to reform the local government finance system by the end of this year if the party comes to power in May, The MJ has learned.

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By Dan Peters | 03 March 2015

Labour will race to reform the local government finance system by the end of this year if the party comes to power in May, The MJ has learned.

Speaking exclusively to The MJ, shadow local government minister Andy Sawford admitted his party would need to move fast in order to consult with the sector and overhaul the system by December.

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