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07
Aug 2020
Harrogate Lib Dems campaign to abandon plans for devolution
Harrogate and Knaresborough Liberal Democrats have launched a petition today calling for plans of a mega council and executive mayor to be abandonded.
The "Hands Off Harrogate" campaign argues that the district should make its own decisions and run its own services.
It also says that councillors as far away as Scarborough would be "out of touch" with concerns in the Harrogate district.
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Councillors from the local Lib Dems have urged residents to sign the petition on their website.
Pat Marsh, leader of the Liberal Democrats on Harrogate Borough Council, said:
Cllr Marsh also called for Andrew Jones to "stand up for our area" on devolution. The MP has yet to comment publicly on the proposals.
Judith Rogerson, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesperson, added:
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