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Lib Dems question Tories' 'gagging order'

Liberal Democrat councillors in Cambridge CC have voiced objections to limited questions during council meetings, describing the move as a gagging order and undemocratic.

Liberal Democrat councillors in Cambridge CC have voiced objections to limited questions during council meetings, describing the move as a gagging order and undemocratic.

New Conservative leader, Cllr Nick Clarke, has said he wants to introduce a restriction on questions at council meetings, in order to create a culture of greater efficiency, and instil a culture of ‘strong leadership'.

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