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CfGS calls for greater scrutiny and accountability in English Devo Bill – letter to Deputy PM

We've written to Angela Rayner, the Deputy PM on the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill detailing where we think the bill can do more for scrutiny and governance

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CfGS calls for stronger accountability in English Devolution Bill

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