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James Cleverly: Labour are planning a power grab, seizing control from local communities and forcing them to accept development in the…

On the recordAugust 17, 2026
Labour are planning a power grab, seizing control from local communities and forcing them to accept development in the wrong areas
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James Cleverly
Conservative Party

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Shadow housing secretary responding to housing plans

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