Reports: Eric Pickles to end renewables-blocking reign as Communities Secretary

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Paper says Esther McVey could replace Pickles at DCLG, with the Communities Secretary moving to become Conservative Party Chairman

Communities Secretary Eric Pickles is reportedly set to replace Grant Shapps as Conservative Party Chairman, in a promotion that would see him leave his position as Communities Secretary where he has become...

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