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Spending Review: the policies impacting local government – and the ‘worrying’ omissions

(Rachel Reeves ©House of Commons)

How has local government been affected by chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spending Review? Some of the main points and policies are summarised here – while certain omissions are also notable.

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