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John Healey

John Healey

John Healey MP is former local government minister

Articles by John Healey

Is localism going up in flames?

By John Healey | 28 November 2012

Does the Growth and Infrastructure Bill mean the Government's commitment to localism has gone up ...

Have party conferences had their day?

By John Healey | 03 October 2012

John Healey looks forward to Labour’s conference in Manchester, and considers the position of cou...

Building a better economy

By John Healey | 22 August 2012

Building more homes could give a massive boost to the UK economy, says John Healey.

There may be trouble ahead

By John Healey | 25 July 2012

The Government's 'trouble families' initiative could present difficulties for local authorities, ...

A failing Bill?

By John Healey | 07 June 2012

John Healey explains why he thinks the Finance Bill is failing.

John Healey's letter to Eric Pickles

By John Healey | 08 February 2012

John Healey's letter to Eric Pickles requesting clarity on council tax referendums rules.

Robbing the poor is a bit rich

By John Healey | 06 December 2011

John Healey has serious misgivings about how the Government is distributing funds.