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Charles Kennedy

I want to see far more decisions taken far closer to the patients, the passengers and the pupils. Far more power for locally and regionally elected politicians who understand best the needs of their areas. And far more say too for the dedicated staff at a

Charles Kennedy

Education

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Charles Kennedy is emphasizing that important choices should be made by people who are directly involved with or affected by services like healthcare, transportation, and education, rather than distant authorities. He also believes that locally elected officials and committed workers should have greater influence because they better understand the unique needs of their communities.

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