Who controls the LGPS: members or the government?

PP looks at how planned LGPS reforms could undermine members' rights

Michael Klimes
clock • 5 min read

The government's plans to reform the LGPS could undermine the power and rights of members. Michael Klimes finds out how

At a glance Government wants to pool the LGPS into six £25bn 'British wealth funds'  The investment proposals potentially undermine members' interests Potential conflict of interest in the...

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