On the recordJuly 31, 2026
The people who best understand what skills employers want, what transport an area needs and where investment can make the biggest difference are those who live there.
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John Healey
Labour Party
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mirror.co.ukEditor's note · Context
Comment on local leaders' understanding of community needs.
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