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How has the pandemic affected commerce in one English town? Bolton's economy has been struck particularly hard by this pandemic. Not only was it subjected to the national lockdown, but it subsequently became a hotspot, under even tighter restrictions. With a town centre that was already in decline, how has this crisis affected local businesses and what does the future hold for the town? Evan Davis and guests discuss.
GUESTS
Jonathan Warburton, Chairman, Warburtons
Joseph Carr, Managing Director, Carrs Pasties
Martyn Cox, Deputy Leader, Bolton Council
Reporter: Matthew Bone
By BBC Radio 44.7
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How has the pandemic affected commerce in one English town? Bolton's economy has been struck particularly hard by this pandemic. Not only was it subjected to the national lockdown, but it subsequently became a hotspot, under even tighter restrictions. With a town centre that was already in decline, how has this crisis affected local businesses and what does the future hold for the town? Evan Davis and guests discuss.
GUESTS
Jonathan Warburton, Chairman, Warburtons
Joseph Carr, Managing Director, Carrs Pasties
Martyn Cox, Deputy Leader, Bolton Council
Reporter: Matthew Bone

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