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Big Society 'a sham' says shadow Welsh minister

Shadow Wales minister, Owen Smith, has branded the Big Society as a ‘sham’, which will leave many charities on the verge of closure.

Shadow Wales minister, Owen Smith, has branded the Big Society as a ‘sham', which will leave many charities on the verge of closure.

Mr Smith clashed with Welsh minister, David Jones, in the House of Commons last week over the Government's flagship policy, which aims to encourage volunteering.

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