
Akash Paun
Programme Director
Akash's recent work

The 2023 autumn statement marks a step forward on devolution – but the job is far from complete
Four new devolution deals shows promise for the government’s devolution agenda.

Devolution to York and North Yorkshire
How will the devolution deal for York and North Yorkshire work?
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The 2023 autumn statement marks a step forward on devolution – but the job is far from complete
Four new devolution deals shows promise for the government’s devolution agenda.
Devolution to the East Midlands
How would devolution to the East Midlands work?
Devolution to York and North Yorkshire
How will the devolution deal for York and North Yorkshire work?
The use of Section 35 of the Scotland Act to block the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill
What are the court proceedings between the UK and Scottish governments about?
Devolution to the North East
How will devolution to the North East work?
Devolution to Tees Valley
How does devolution to Tees Valley work?
This should be Labour's last pre-election reshuffle
Keir Starmer has made some big changes to Labour's shadow ministerial team.
The art of the devolution deal
Too little attention has been paid to how devolution deals are negotiated and implemented and how Whitehall should support them.
Three key challenges facing Scotland’s new first minister
Humza Yousaf, elected leader of the SNP, must now assemble his top team, set out his independence strategy, and reset relations with Westminster.
Trailblazer devolution deals
What are trailblazer devolution deals and what powers will they devolve to combined authorities?