Akash Paun
Programme Director
Akash's recent work
How the next government should complete the job of English devolution
The next government must extend devolution to 85% of England to deliver meaningful and balanced economic growth.
Local elections 2024: Mayor of the West Midlands
On 2 May 2024, voters in Birmingham and six neighbouring local areas elected Richard Parker as the mayor of the West Midlands.
Local elections 2024: Mayor of Greater Manchester
On 2 May 2024, Andy Burnham was elected for the third time as mayor of Greater Manchester
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Local government
The local government system varies in many ways between the four nations of the UK. We explain the structure and political balance in each nation.
Devolution at 20
A comprehensive analysis of how devolution has worked in the UK.
Ministers reflect on devolution
Ministers in Scotland and Wales say they are ignored by the Government in Westminster, and this feeling has been heightened in the wake of the Brexit.
Carwyn Jones
Carwyn Jones reflects on leading minority and coalition governments in Wales and dealing with of Brexit and its impact on the constitution.
Leighton Andrews
Leighton Andrews reflects on governing in Wales.
For the first time, a second Brexit referendum is a serious possibility
A second referendum is not the simple solution it appears.
Kenny MacAskill
Kenny MacAskill reflects on deciding to release Abdelbaset al-Megrahi from prison, merging the Scottish police forces and preparing for the referendum
Shona Robison
Shona Robison reflects on transforming the health and care system, getting government out of its silos and delivering the 2014 Commonwealth Games.