Devolution
We examine the effectiveness of devolution across the UK and the relationships between national and devolved government.
Key topics
See allHow the government can extend devolution to the whole of England
Labour has come to power committed to widening devolution. Our report sets out how the government should take these decisions and what the options are in each part of England.
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Devolution to England
We evaluate devolution to England’s cities and regions, and make the case for a more coherent approach to English subnational government.
Devolution to Scotland
We scrutinise devolution to Scotland and consider the implications of possible future constitutional change – including Scottish independence.
Devolution to Wales
We consider the case for reform to the powers, funding and status of the Welsh parliament and Welsh government.
Devolution to Northern Ireland
We assess the operation of devolution in Northern Ireland and examine the UK government’s approach to Northern Ireland in light of Brexit.
IfG at the Conservative Party Conference 2025
Join us in Manchester for the Conservative Party Conference 2025
IfG at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference 2025
Join us in Bournemouth for the Liberal Democrat Party Conference 2025
Effective urban leadership: What are the international lessons for England’s mayors?
This event discussed what lessons England’s growing cohort of mayors can learn from other countries.
What do the 2025 mayoral and local election results mean for Keir Starmer’s government?
Our IfG expert briefing discussed the impact of the mayoral and local elections on British politics and the government’s devolution plans.
How the next government should complete the job of English devolution
The English devolution agenda needs a reset. The next government must extend devolution to 85% of England to deliver meaningful and balanced economic growth.
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Our explainers
Our devolution team

Akash Paun
Programme Director
Labour should commit to both the letter and the spirit of the Sewel convention

Matthew Fright
Senior Researcher
More devolution is welcome – but it needs strengthened metro mayor accountability

Millie Mitchell
Researcher
Mayoral development corporations

Sarah Routley
Research Assistant