Michael Burton

Editorial director of The MJ weekly magazine and public sector commentator. My third book From Broke to Brexit: Britain's Lost Decade is now out from Springer.

[Michael Burton @MJMikeBurton]

Off to The MJ Awards to celebrate the best in local government

[Michael Burton @MJMikeBurton]

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

[Michael Burton @MJMikeBurton]

@LP_AdeleG @HeatheratTheMJ @LP_localgov Look forward to it!

[Heather Jameson @HeatheratTheMJ]

Happy 15th birthday to @LP_localgov – 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, @LP_AdeleG, but you do get the pleasure of @MJMikeBurton

https://t.co/migZyaq58U

[Michael Burton @MJMikeBurton]

@HomesNickW Or indeed the biros with Office of the Deputy Prime Minister on them from the mid 2000s...

[Michael Burton @MJMikeBurton]

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

[The MJ @themjcouk]

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

https://t.co/hfGuX6tNIX

[The MJ @themjcouk]

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

➡️https://t.co/7Kh9bHNeMi

#localgov

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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 @MJMikeBurton got the scoop he was after!

[The MJ @themjcouk]

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

➡️https://t.co/qAy5k9LWn2

[Michael Burton @MJMikeBurton]

The latest MJ is a bumper regen issue. Article by Greg Clark plus interview with Lord Heseltine plus regen supp https://t.co/zXSTloKSxG

[Heather Jameson @HeatheratTheMJ]

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

[Heather Jameson @HeatheratTheMJ]

As editor of @themjcouk , 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

https://t.co/DCQJFYSGgZ

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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.

[Michael Burton @MJMikeBurton]

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

[Michael Burton @MJMikeBurton]

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

[Michael Burton @MJMikeBurton]

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

[Michael Burton @MJMikeBurton]

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

[Michael Burton @MJMikeBurton]

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

[The MJ @themjcouk]

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

https://t.co/N5Ipm0YH1t

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