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Articles tagged with: devolution
The Liverpool-Manchester railway shows how we can do big infrastructure well
Transport
By Paula Walsh
The Liverpool-Manchester railway shows how we can do big infrastructure well
Botched infrastructure projects have eroded public confidence in the country's ability to build. The Liverpool-Manchester Railway is the blueprint for getting it right.
10 Ways To Revive Our Economy
Economy
10 Ways To Revive Our Economy
Why is the UK so slow to build? Sam Dumitriu, head of policy at Britain Remade, shares the think tank’s best ideas for injecting new life into the country
London Still Dominates Our Economy. Can The Trend Finally Be Reversed?
Communities
London Still Dominates Our Economy. Can The Trend Finally Be Reversed?
The UK is often described as the most regionally unequal developed country. The issue, say experts, hasn't been London overperforming, but second cities underperforming. To truly address this, regions require much more political power, reports Benedict Cooper
Richard Parker Interview: I Don't Care About A Brand, I Care About Values
Communities
Richard Parker Interview: I Don't Care About A Brand, I Care About Values
As West Midlands Combined Authority mayor Richard Parker approaches the end of his first year in office, he talks to Nadine Batchelor-Hunt about predecessor Andy Street, bin strikes, and his desire for a ‘pragmatic’ relationship with Westminster. Photography by Tom Pilston
Reform Candidate Wins Clear Victory In Hull And East Yorkshire Mayoral Contest
Political parties
Reform Candidate Wins Clear Victory In Hull And East Yorkshire Mayoral Contest
Reform candidate and former Olympic boxer Luke Campbell has won the contest to become Hull and East Yorkshire mayor, in the second mayoral victory for Nigel Farage's party.
It's time to give communities the powers they need to fulfil their potential
Communities
By Joe Fortune
It's time to give communities the powers they need to fulfil their potential
The Labour government has taken important steps in shifting power from Westminster to communities. But we can and should do more.
An elected mayor for Lancashire would unlock billions for the region
Communities
An elected mayor for Lancashire would unlock billions for the region
Blackpool has always been somewhat separate from the rest of Lancashire.
Baroness Smith of Llanfaes: 'I don’t believe Westminster will ever work for Wales'
Home affairs
By Sophie Church
Baroness Smith of Llanfaes: 'I don’t believe Westminster will ever work for Wales'
Baroness Smith of Llanfaes tells Sophie Church why she thinks Westminster will never work for Wales, and how politics is changing from being a ‘place for men’. Photography by Louise Haywood-Schiefer
Does The Treasury Value Regions?
Economy
Does The Treasury Value Regions?
Benedict Cooper looks at the thorny issue of how we can guarantee an equal share of the pie around the country
Areas With Most Devolution Have More Confidence In Their Mayors, Research Shows
Communities
Areas With Most Devolution Have More Confidence In Their Mayors, Research Shows
People living in areas with greater devolution are more confident in their mayors and the model of devolution as a whole, according to research shared with PoliticsHome.
West Midlands Mayor Accuses Whitehall Of Being 'Resistant' To Greater Devolution
Communities
West Midlands Mayor Accuses Whitehall Of Being "Resistant" To Greater Devolution
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker believes civil servants in Whitehall are “resistant” to supporting government plans for more regional devolution, and hopes the Budget will allow mayors greater flexibility over their own finances and projects.
'Reset' Needed Between Local And National Government, Says New LGA Chair
Communities
"Reset" Needed Between Local And National Government, Says New LGA Chair
The new head of the Local Government Association wants a “reset” in the relationship between Westminster and councils, having been “almost like a parent child relationship” in recent years.
Labour Considering Cross-Department Ministers To Act As Scotland's 'Window To The World'
Political parties
Labour Considering Cross-Department Ministers To Act As Scotland's "Window To The World"
Shadow Scotland Secretary Ian Murray has said Labour is considering introducing cross-departmental Scotland ministers to reform how Scotland is represented across the UK Government, as the party works to finalise its general election manifesto.
Labour Win In 'Rishi Sunak's Backyard' With York And North Yorkshire Mayoralty
Political parties
Labour Win In "Rishi Sunak's Backyard" With York And North Yorkshire Mayoralty
Labour have won "in Rishi Sunak’s backyard" after taking the York and North Yorkshire mayoralty.
Conservative MP Campaigning To Be Mayor Is Distancing Himself From Tarnished Tory Image
Communities
Conservative MP Campaigning To Be Mayor Is Distancing Himself From Tarnished Tory Image
Tory MP Ben Bradley, who is also the Conservative candidate for the East Midlands mayoralty, has said he is trying to separate his own campaign from the image of his party, as there is "clearly not a brilliant national picture".
Jamie Driscoll predicts 'big upset' for Labour in North East mayoral race
Communities
By Sienna Rodgers
Jamie Driscoll predicts 'big upset' for Labour in North East mayoral race
North of Tyne mayor Jamie Driscoll speaks to Sienna Rodgers about quitting the Labour Party and why he is confident of winning the North East mayoral race as an independent
Climate Protest MP Tells Voters To Use Locals To Shift Net Zero Plans
Environment
Climate Protest MP Tells Voters To Use Locals To Shift Net Zero Plans
Former Conservative MP Chris Skidmore, who resigned over the government's plans to offer new oil and gas drilling licences, believes voters should "go local" to encourage policy to achieve net zero by 2050.
Mark Drakeford Steps Down As First Minister Of Wales
Political parties
Mark Drakeford Steps Down As First Minister Of Wales
Mark Drakeford is stepping down as First Minister of Wales after five years as leader of the Welsh Labour Party.
Devolving rail will put us on track to deliver improvements to our network
Transport
By Steve Rotheram
Devolving rail will put us on track to deliver improvements to our network
From the world’s first passenger railway powered by Stephenson’s Rocket, to the Docker’s Umbrella, the Liverpool City Region has been leading the transformation of Britain’s railways for centuries.
Former Labour Treasury Minister Says 'Power Not Money' Is Needed For Change
Economy
Former Labour Treasury Minister Says "Power Not Money" Is Needed For Change
Former Treasury minister Liam Byrne has said that Labour leader Keir Starmer and Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves would have a “challenge” ahead to convince the electorate that life would be different under a Labour government, but that “power” would be more important than simply spending more money. 
The case for more devolution is undeniable
Communities
By Ben Houchen
The case for more devolution is undeniable
Until the mayoral model is rolled out across England, many places will continue to lose out and be left behind
Regional disparities can be tackled by more devolution and local decision-making Partner content
Communities
By Policy@Manchester
Regional disparities can be tackled by more devolution and local decision-making
Policy experts have joined University of Manchester (UoM) academics and guests at Manchester Art Gallery for the launch of a new publication crammed with evidence-based solutions to tackle regional inequalities and boost the levelling up agenda.
Yorkshire Mayor Wants Net Zero Devolved Accusing Rishi Sunak Of 'Dereliction' Of Leadership
Environment
Yorkshire Mayor Wants Net Zero Devolved Accusing Rishi Sunak Of "Dereliction" Of Leadership
Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin has reiterated calls for net zero decision making to be handed to regional leaders, after she said that Rishi Sunak “won’t” make “tough choices” as he watered down a number of the UK’s climate pledges.
Jaywick Sands' Sunspot Business Centre: A Beacon of Revival and Devolution in Essex Partner content
Communities
By Essex County Council
Jaywick Sands' Sunspot Business Centre: A Beacon of Revival and Devolution in Essex
The brand-new Sunspot Business Centre in Jaywick Sands heralds a new beginning for one of our Country’s most deprived wards.