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The ‘why’ questions in local government today
There is a failure by local leaders in Wales to challenge Westminster's austerity agenda, argues DAVID MORGAN

I TAKE the bus to work sometimes, remembering the days before I had a car when it was the only option. Behind me some older people are having a conversation. Older people are a key demographic on the bus these days. They have a free bus pass.  

“D’ya hear they’re takin’ the bus passes off the youngsters?” 

“Pam? [Why?]” the other fella says. 

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