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Coogan, Burnham and the fight to revive Middleton: could it be grist to the mill for struggling British towns?

Turnaround initiated by the now prime minister and led by the actor could provide blueprint for other neglected areas Save high street by taxing online sales at higher rate, Burnham urged What makes a good town?

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