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+The GOV.UK Design System is launching 22 June
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+When it's launched the Design System will contain the tools and helpers for building frontend apps.
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+If you’re starting a new project and you’re able to wait until 22 June, we recommend using the Design System when it launches.
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+GOV.UK Frontend Toolkit will still be available in case you are already using it.
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 # GOV.UK frontend toolkit
 
 A collection of Sass and JavaScript files for using as part of your