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Cllr Jim McMahon: In praise of cooperation

  • 14th Jul 2014
  • Governance, Social Outcomes

Oldham Council

Cllr Jim McMahon, Leader of Oldham Council, Chair of CCIN and Leader of the LGA Labour Group, makes the case for cooperation.

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