Christian Doherty

Freelance journalist

Recent articles

Local government associations give cautious welcome to Budget proposals

The headline figure for those searching Rachel Reeves’ budget for clues as to the government’s... Read more
Government launches GDS Local to improve local government tech

This week has seen the launch of GDS Local, a Government Digital Service aimed at helping councils... Read more
LGA report highlights ‘rising needs in early years’

The volume and complexity of need among children under five is increasing across the UK, according... Read more
National insurance in the spotlight: is it fit for purpose?

National insurance is a longstanding part of the UK tax landscape, but should it remain so? PF... Read more
What role should the OBR play in the fiscal process?

PF explores what the Office for Budget Responsibility could do differently to play a more... Read more
Reorganisation in Surrey divides the county

Journalist Christian Doherty looks at how the latest deal, part of England’s new wave of local... Read more
Scotland’s devolved tax take impact ‘reduced by low growth’

The benefits of devolved taxes are being diluted by lower earnings and employment growth north of... Read more
Devolution the key for London to keep pace with G7 peers – think-tank

London will continue to fall behind its global peers unless it is granted more devolved powers, a... Read more
Follow Australia’s ‘war on prices’ – IPPR

An Australian-style “war on bills” in the coming Budget would address the cost of living and signal... Read more
Northern mayors call for Budget investment boost

Renewed investment in the North at this month’s Budget would “unlock investment and opportunity”... Read more

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