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The referendum outcome split the population, thrust the country's economy in the air and led to an implosion of British politics. Keep up with all the latest MJ coverage here.

Last week's referendum outcome split the population, thrust the country's economy in the air and led to an implosion of British politics.

Following the vote, questions hang over investment and EU funding for local government, while many in the sector fear devolution plans will be put on the back foot amid a parliamentary reshuffle. 

Read all the latest updates below.

London mayor calls for fiscal devolution for capital

EU result 'must not derail devolution focus'

Brexit budget day 'stay of execution' 

Corbyn appoints Morris as new shadow communities secretary

Reed joins shadow cabinet exodus

Chiefs call for business rate rethink after Brexit

Councils 'need seat around negotiation table' after Brexit

Council leaders issue Brexit warnings

Corbyn calls for 'proper' council funding

Brexit will lead to 'policy vacuum' in local government 

Cameron to step down after EU vote

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Council leaders in Hertfordshire have insisted they remain united over devolution despite presenting the Government with a range of options for reorganisation.

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Exclusive: Councils must be made an equal partner in designing a national care system, says Casey

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Councils fail to collect quarter of rogue landlord fines

By Dan Peters | 06 March 2026

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