If NI is reduced what is the long term impact on state pension entitlement which is based on NI contributions?

A reformed House of Lords must imply a new role in Parliament for #localgov leaders, says Michael Burton

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A new 6,000-homes community near Rugby is seen by its master developer as the way forward for tackling the housing crisis, as Michael Burton reports.

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Lord Heseltine said the same at our recent parliamentary round table. It was an honour to hear from him and we're glad Michael Burton got the scoop he was after!

In an exclusive interview Lord Heseltine, the longstanding advocate of elected mayors, tells Michael Burton why powerful, devolved #localgov is essential for delivering the growth agenda.

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The latest MJ is a bumper regen issue. Article by Greg Clark plus interview with Lord Heseltine plus regen supp themj.co.uk

Lord Heseltine talks about his frustration at the speed of devolution, how to pursue growth, and local government reorganisation.

This week’s issue also has a Viewpoint from his devolution partner, and now regular MJ columnist, Greg Clark. 👇👇👇 2/3

As editor of The MJ , I have been lucky to interview a lot of impressive people including former deputy prime minister Lord Heseltine.

This week, Mike Burton has done another interview, 11 years on. 1/3

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Aleksey Navalny's courage will never be forgotten.

This tragedy – further proof of Putin's brutality – reminds us of the stakes of this moment.

Failure to support Ukraine against his vicious onslaught will never be forgotten.

Trains to Paddington blocked yet again due to overhead cables. Can govt do something useful and sort out our rail infrastructure?

All set for today's #mjawards . Brilliant finalists in 20 categories. Over 1000 participants and Huw Edwards presenting. Looking forward to hear the winners!

Hunt pledges cash aid for swimming pools. Long overdue. We're an island.

I renewed my driving licence this week online and new one landed on my doormat 2 days later from DVLA Fair dues for quick service

The BBC News interview with Truss us painful to watch. She looks crushed.Robotic.

No one said managing the public finances entails easy choices, but the new Government just made it a whole lot harder for itself, says Michael Burton.

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#localgov #Trailblazers22

Abandoning top tax rate still leaves huge hole from rest of unfunded tax cuts.

There's been little comment on how much fiscal drag will ensnare more 40% taxpayers in next 2 years and thus swell Treasury coffers/benefit public finances.

Economic 'orthodoxy' is not some strange belief system. It's an encapsulation of the knowledge drawn from decades of evidence based on experience of countries around the world. It needs testing and challenging, but experience tells us that simply dismissing it is dangerous indeed

The new #KingCharlesIII has expressed strong views about housing, architecture, climate change and cultural change. He will be discreet as monarch but the weekly discussions with the Prime Minister could be interesting, says Michael Burton.

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Today's headlines focus on the #minibudget2022 and the effects on the stock market, but how will this affect local government?
Public financial expert Paul Johnson Institute for Fiscal Studies will speak at Future Forum North to give us more insight.
Find out more here futureforumnorth.themj.co.uk