Harriet Shaw
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Scottish elections 2026: Scottish parliament
The Scottish parliament at Holyrood in Edinburgh is the devolved legislature of Scotland.
The next Scottish and Welsh governments are likely to put constitutional change back on the agenda
The results of Thursday's elections could increase strain on Westminster–devolved relations.
The English Devolution Bill: small but important steps on public health
Mayors will get more responsibilities on health.
Learning from the DevoLab #2: How mayors can secure investment into regional economies
Three case studies of how devolved powers and mayoral influence have been used to secure investment into regional economies.
Local elections U-turn is welcome – but this saga has been a government fiasco
Elections in 30 local area will now proceed on 7 May 2026.
Learning from the DevoLab #3: How devolution can improve transport connectivity
Three case studies of how devolved powers and mayoral influence have been used to improve transport connectivity.
Learning from the DevoLab #1: How devolution can address health inequalities
Three case studies of how devolved powers have been used to address health inequalities.
The government’s decision to delay mayoral elections cannot be justified on democratic or fairness grounds
The government has postponed the May 2026 mayoral elections in Greater Essex, Sussex and Brighton, Hampshire and the Solent, and Norfolk and Suffolk.
New funding plans will give mayors more autonomy to boost growth
Longer-term funding arrangements are a welcome step towards deepening English devolution.
Mayor of the West of England
On 1 May 2025 voters in the West of England elected the region's new mayor..