The Burnham government needs a new strategy for the Union
To deliver growth in every postcode, Burnham must build a genuine partnership with the leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Andy Burnham’s ID card surprise is very unsurprising
Keir Starmer’s digital ID plan was a lesson in how not to approach policy making.
The next prime minister: How can Andy Burnham hit the ground running?
A 25-point plan for Andy Burnham as he succeeds Keir Starmer in No.10.
Fixing relations with MPs will require more than warm words from Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham should be prepared to redistribute power in Parliament.
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Andy Burnham: Preparations for prime minister
Explore our work on Andy Burnham's preparations for succeeding Keir Starmer as Labour leader and prime minister.
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See allBurnham’s devolution agenda can lay strong foundations for public service reform
The new PM needs to align the boundaries of services in local areas.
Fixing relations with MPs will require more than warm words from Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham should be prepared to redistribute power in Parliament.
Burnham is right to create an Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
Reforms to No10 and the Cabinet Office must be more than a rebranding exercise.
Andy Burnham’s ID card surprise is very unsurprising
Keir Starmer’s digital ID plan was a lesson in how not to approach policy making.
Burnham, Binface and Starmer's final flight
The IfG's experts are in the studio to discuss the arrival of Britain's next prime minister.
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See allIfG at the Reform UK Party Conference 2026
13:00 — 16:15The IfG are in Birmingham for the Reform UK Party Conference 2026
Andy Burnham, Manchester and No10 North: How can the prime minister make his devolution agenda succeed?
12:30 — 13:30An expert panel assesses Andy Burnham’s plans to lead the “biggest rebalancing of power our country has ever seen”.
Making a success of LGR: How should central government support local authorities going through Local Government Reorganisation?
12:30 — 13:30Our second Making a Success of Local Government Reorganisation event will explore what support local authorities need to implement LGR.