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Whitehall will second officials into mayoral authorities so departments work directly with mayors, marking the largest transfer of central government capacity to local leaders to date under the PM’s No10 North programme.
Drawing on Spain’s experience of regional fiscal devolution, the analysis highlights practical lessons and pitfalls for the UK about revenue‑raising powers, asymmetric transfers and fiscal coordination between central and subnational governments.
Reports that the Northern Ireland Secretary, Sir Chris Bryant, is visiting Dublin to stress the importance of UK–Irish economic ties during his first trip to the city on 24 August.
Political essay arguing Scottish Labour must define what it seeks to win for voters, focusing on local power and the party’s need to reconnect with communities beyond internal organisational debates after electoral defeats.
Argues that Andy Burnham’s plan to take control of employment support is justified, endorsing devolution of those services to Greater Manchester to tailor job support more closely to local labour market needs.
Reflective account of the 2026 Scottish election and its aftermath, describing counting-room rituals in Dundee and drawing lessons about devolved politics, local campaigning and the practical foundations of Scottish electoral politics post-election.
Andy Burnham’s pledge to devolve power will succeed only if local institutions can absorb and use new responsibilities; the piece frames this as an ‘absorption paradox’ shaping whether devolution strengthens local government.
Analysis explores who stands to benefit from a UK ‘devolution revolution’ under Andy Burnham, examining which places and groups might gain from greater local power and the constraints that could limit impact.
Argues Andy Burnham’s new cabinet marks a decisive ideological shift from centralisers to decentralisers, changing the government’s animating purpose and challenging factional and personality-focused readings of Labour’s direction.