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Council leader calls for more devolution to unlock economy

Discussion is focussed on how to ensure the next big decisions can further benefit the capital.

The leader of Edinburgh Council says the city needs more devolved powers to help it compete for investment and jobs against other parts of the UK and international rivals.

Cammy Day believes the economic influence the local authority can have is limited compared to regional mayors like Andy Burnham in Manchester.

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