Andy Burnham, early devolution
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Burnham speech latest: Labour MP to reveal devolution plan in first major announcement since launching PM bid - The former mayor of Greater Manchester will make the case for devolution and argue that
On Monday, Andy Burnham, the presumptive prime minister, is expected to announce plans to devolve further powers from Westminster. The results are likely to be the same as every other time this has
Yes, voters were angry at UK Labour – but the Scottish party failed to get the best out of Holyrood’s voting system.
Millions of voters will head to the polls on 7 May, for local elections in England and national parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales. The UK has had devolved governments since the late 1990s, which work alongside the Westminster Parliament.
Last week, the world’s most globe-spanning empire until the mid-20th century let its fate be decided by 3.6 million voters in Scotland. While Great Britain narrowly salvaged its nominal unity, the episode offered an important reminder: The 21st century ...
