Henri Murison
Reform council tax to level up
Henri Murison says the archaic council tax system has to change – and work should begin immediately on a revaluation of all properties in England before the General Election.
Investment zones could be part of the answer
The new plans for investment zones are a major improvement on the previous version, but a number of pitfalls need to be avoided, says Henri Murison.
Levelling up’s latest swerve
Devolution of the levelling up funding pot would have been far less wasteful of resources and much more effective at tackling barriers to productivity, argues Henri Murison.
Shared Prosperity Fund shortfall leaves a gaping hole at the heart of levelling up
The Shared Prosperity Fund allocations present a bleak picture, and represent serious cuts, but the concerns don’t end at the lack of money, says Henri Murison.
Model routes to democracy
Dr Arianna Giovannini says Sheffield voters' decision to reject the strong leader model was a 'victory for democracy'. But Henri Murison rejects the case for committee decision-making while Cllr Tony Page argues for a hybrid approach.
