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Regenerating the West Midlands
Can the new mayor bring the region success?
In six areas of England new people are going to take over with new powers, as the first Metro Mayors are decided in local government elections this week.
Justin Webb visits the West Midlands, where in the 19th century the mayor Joseph Chamberlain built his power base on the back of social reform and active government.
(Photo: Birmingham skyline. Credit: Getty Images)
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