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Royal Assent for English Devolution Bill that ‘pushes power into hands of local leaders’

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The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill has become law after receiving Royal Assent.

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Some amendments to the Bill were made by ministers following deliberations in the House of Lords, with powers that would have allowed the government

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