The latest articles written by Ben Page

COUNCIL TAX

Labour must bite the bullet on a property tax

By Ben Page | 22 July 2025

Ben Page says that for years, politicians have shied away from the challenge of council tax refor...

ELECTIONS

The local elections are a crucial test for Reform UK

By Ben Page | 25 April 2025

Ben Page says: 'The big questions for Reform UK are can they demonstrate credibility beyond immig...

REORGANISATION

Decent funding matters more than structure

By Ben Page | 03 December 2024

Ben Page's advice – 'despite being normally very keen on surveys, public consultation and empower...

POLITICS

Leaders must be dealers in hope

By Ben Page | 23 October 2024

It is crucial for leaders to articulate a clear and compelling narrative that connects policy out...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Starmer will now need to face down housing activists

By By Ben Page | 12 September 2024

Labour is going to have to upset the same voters that it bent over backwards to reassure in the r...

GENERAL ELECTION

As ever the challenge will be execution

By By Ben Page | 09 July 2024

If parties campaign in poetry and govern in prose, after a thrilling campaign, the fun starts her...

WHITEHALL

What the public wants

By Ben Page | 18 June 2024

Ben Page says if councils can show they can be an effective force, it will encourage the public t...

HEALTH

What next?

By Ben Page | 11 June 2024

Overall there is plenty of sense in what Labour has promised – as ever the challenge will be exec...

AUSTERITY

Can we learn from the authorities who are coping with austerity well?

By Ben Page | 04 December 2023

AI has huge potential to save time in local government if people can be encouraged to use it, say...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Why it might be better to be French

By Ben Page | 11 September 2023

France's long-term planning – by yes, big government – has given them a better rail network, safe...

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