Conservative party chairman Eric Pickles has been appointed to the cabinet as communities and local government secretary.
Pickles has held the post in opposition since July 2007. In his new role he will ultimately be responsible for all CLG issues - including possible reform of the Local Government Pension Scheme. ...
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