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Articles by Mike Emmerich
Fiscal devolution: A test of seriousness for government and places
By Mike Emmerich | 20 April 2026
If government and mayoral strategic authorities are willing to match fiscal responsibility and th...
The process for fiscal devolution is clear and the deadline is real
By Mike Emmerich | 20 March 2026
Mike Emmerich says that while much remains unresolved, the Chancellor’s proposition to give local...
Rachel Reeves: The Queen of fiscal drag
By Mike Emmerich | 28 November 2025
The chancellor may have done respectably on putting the public finances on a more secure long-ter...
Putting local government in the Budget driving seat: Leaning on the dream
By Mike Emmerich | 04 November 2025
Asked for his fantasy Budget, Mike Emmerich suggests we should ‘plan for the national big stuff’ ...
Devolution goes mainstream? Definitely Maybe
By Mike Emmerich | 11 July 2025
As the government gave devolution a supersonic boost with the launch of the bill, Mike Emmerich l...
How great city regions can shine again
By Mike Emmerich | 20 May 2025
More of the ‘good London effect’ is needed in more of the country, without the bad capital city e...
Spring Statement: An opportunity not taken
By Mike Emmerich | 28 March 2025
Mike Emmerich says the chancellor avoided a chance to use the Spring Statement to change the fisc...
What about the long term?
By Mike Emmerich | 31 January 2025
Mike Emmerich casts an eye over Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ economic reset
Reeves's giant leap
By Mike Emmerich | 01 November 2024
Councils must ensure the Government implements the investments it has promised, and that public a...
Getting ahead of the growth plan game
By Mike Emmerich | 25 June 2024
As the sector gears up for a new government, it’s time to put together investable proposals for s...
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