Working to make government more effective

Working to make government more effective

Lucy Rycroft

Lucy Rycroft

Former research assistant

Lucy was a research assistant, working on the Institute's devolution programme. She graduated with a degree in Politics and Spanish from the University of Bristol in 2020.

Prior to joining the Institute, she worked in the higher education sector and as an intern at the British Chamber of Commerce in Spain.

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29 JUN 2026 Explainer

Mayor of Greater Manchester

On 18 June 2026, Andy Burnham was elected as MP for Makerfield, leaving the post of mayor of Greater Manchester vacant.

29 MAY 2026 Explainer

Sewel convention

How the Sewel convention works in practice and what happens when devolved consent is withheld.

07 MAY 2024 Explainer

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.

01 FEB 2024 Explainer

Northern Ireland assembly

The Northern Ireland assembly, often referred to as Stormont, is the devolved legislature of Northern Ireland.