Pie shop owner gets reply from Andy Burnham
Chorley businessman, Paul Bowen received a reply from Prime Minister Andy Burnham, after posting a video on social media about the closure of one of his shops due to the state of the high street.
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Chorley businessman, Paul Bowen received a reply from Prime Minister Andy Burnham, after posting a video on social media about the closure of one of his shops due to the state of the high street.
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