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Thurrock threatens to sue councils over its failed investments

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Unitary council in south Essex became bankrupt two years ago after it borrowed and invested hundreds of millions and racked up a Â1.5bn debt.

Councils that face being sued include Luton , Southampton , Cardiff, South Tyneside, Preston , Wolverhampton and Hertfordshire .

APSE said it "entirely rejected" Thurrock's statement that valuations "led to significant financial losses".

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English

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