Devolution
IfG at the Green Party Conference 2026
The IfG is in Brighton for the Green Party Conference 2026
IfG at the Reform UK Party Conference 2026
The IfG are in Birmingham for the Reform UK Party Conference 2026
The Burnham government needs a new strategy for the Union
To deliver growth in every postcode, Burnham must build a genuine partnership with the leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Burnham’s devolution agenda can lay strong foundations for public service reform
The new PM needs to align the boundaries of services in local areas.
The next prime minister: How can Andy Burnham hit the ground running?
A 25-point plan for Andy Burnham as he succeeds Keir Starmer in No.10.
Andy Burnham must act boldly, and early, to drive the regional growth agenda
The new prime minister has the opportunity accelerate the government’s devolution revolution.
The radical rewiring of the state: what devolution must deliver
Devolution is a means of building a more capable state: one that can connect prevention, productivity, growth and fiscal sustainability.
Learning from the DevoLab #4: How mayors can increase the supply of affordable homes
Three case studies of how devolved powers have been used to increase the supply of affordable homes.
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.
From mayor to prime minister
Does Andy Burnham’s experience as a regional mayor prepare him for No.10?