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LGR's repercussions
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LGR's repercussions
'Following the latest round of local government reorganisation last week, ministers claim the new unitaries will boost growth and strengthen our cities but not everyone agrees. The tough work of getting the right people in the right roles is still to come. Paul Marinko reports.'
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