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DEVOLUTION

Shadow minister warns devolution Bill will 'die' without talks

Opposition politicians have warned the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill will fall unless the Government listens to their concerns.

David Simmonds © House of Commons

Opposition politicians have warned the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill will fall unless the Government listens to their concerns.

Shadow Conservative local government minister David Simmonds pointed out the Bill failed to contain a carry-on clause, allowing it to continue into the next Parliamentary session.

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