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Michael Burton

Michael Burton

Michael Burton is editorial director of The MJ

Articles by Michael Burton

Battle over the role of the state

By Michael Burton | 26 October 2022

The crisis in Conservative politics reflects the battle between its factions, exacerbated by Brex...

Hunt must protect the frontline and fend off the bond markets

By Michael Burton | 19 October 2022

Michael Burton says that in the end, taxes will have to rise: 'the public want their services, au...

Spending settlement is 'no longer enough' says CIPFA

By Michael Burton | 17 October 2022

The scale of the Government’s challenge to curb public spending against a backdrop of soaring dem...

Councils urged to apply for MJ Awards

By Michael Burton | 13 October 2022

Councils that are proud of their services and have made a difference to people’s lives have been ...

No way to run a whelk stall

By Michael Burton | 10 October 2022

No one said managing the public finances entails easy choices, but the new Government just made i...

More than 100,000 public sector jobs could be lost

By Michael Burton | 10 October 2022

More than 100,000 public sector jobs could be lost over the next year as employers struggle to fi...

When the past is another country

By Michael Burton | 04 October 2022

In a 70-year career, Sir Rodney Brooke has become one of the most distinguished chief executives ...

A tough winter lies ahead

By Michael Burton | 27 September 2022

Were there any glimmers of hope for extra support to cash-strapped local authorities from last we...

Council bailout hopes blow

By Michael Burton | 21 September 2022

The prospect of a Treasury bailout for cash-strapped local authority budgets has faded further wi...

The soul of discretion

By Michael Burton | 20 September 2022

The new King has expressed strong views about housing, architecture, climate change and cultural ...