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

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.

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

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. bit.ly/3TaE846 #localgov #Trailblazers22

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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. ➡️bit.ly/3wxTqtn #localgov

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. ➡️bit.ly/4bLaJY6

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!

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 themj.co.uk/The-search-for…

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

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

A reformed House of Lords must imply a new role in Parliament for #localgov leaders, says Michael Burton bit.ly/49qT5HE

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

Happy 15th birthday to Local Partnerships – and good luck with the launch of Impact Report Hope you all have a great time at the launch this evening – I’m sorry to miss it, Adele Gritten, but you do get the pleasure of Michael Burton localpartnerships.gov.uk/2024/07/11/imp…

Chaotic train delays out of Paddington due to track problems caused by 'severe weather' says announcer. It's 25C.