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Rayner defends pause to local council overhaul

Rayner defends pause to local council overhaul
BBC News Friday 11 September 2026, 04:51 UTC 1 min read
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The cabinet minister tells the BBC she wanted to ensure the plans could survive potential legal actions.

The cabinet minister tells the BBC she wanted to ensure the plans could survive potential legal actions.
Rayner (PERSON)
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