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Clark told the audience that the change of heart towards devolution was a “testament to the achievements of local government over the last 5 years”, and that devolution of power would provide the opportunity to “take control of your own fate”, “to make life better for even more people” and provide the “chance of a lifetime to direct the future economic prosperity and social flourishing of your area”.
He finished by telling local councils: “It’s your community. Your future. So take power now.”
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