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Is Labour prepared to give away power?

The Power Test

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The Politics of Devolution in England

Georgia Kirby is the mayor of West Kirby, a local authority in south-east London. She says she can't see how combined authorities will be able to give her more powers. Both Labour and Conservatives have talked about devolution as being a lever for pushing down powers. Georgia asks: 'What does that power giveaway look like? Is it tax-raising abilities?'

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