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...Social tensions are generally low because the city authorities place a strong emphasis on affordable housing for everyone....
...The region, which will elect a metro mayor and gain powers over transport, skills and housing, is larger than Greater Manchester and the West Midlands, which first elected mayors four years ago....
...“Metro mayors have never had higher visibility with the public. They can put pressure on the government....
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