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The Greater London Council is due to be abolished in March 1984. It is famous for overspending. In its last year of life, it cut rates by six per cent while increasing current spending by fourteen per cent. Most Londoners want to keep it.
Publication Name: Economist
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1984
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The Tory Rebels Fears and Hopes
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Britain's controversial rate-capping bill has passed its first reading. There is some opposition. Local governments are against regulation of their taxing power, but public opinion seems to favor it.
Publication Name: Economist
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1984
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Ratecapping: The Cabinet Prepares for Blood
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The Thatcher government is making another try to reform local government spending in Britain. Legislation is aimed at councils with serious financial indiscipline. A graph shows overspending.
Publication Name: Economist
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1984
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