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The scrutineers: Does the devolution white paper support regional growth?

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Room151 asked some of its regular contributors whether they thought the devolution white paper will have the desired impact on the government’s growth agenda. Here’s what they said…

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Does the devolution white paper support regional growth? Chris Buss, former s151 officer, Wandsworth Borough CouncilThe search for economic growth seems to be the

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