Devolution
IfG at the Green Party Conference 2026
The IfG is in Brighton for the Green Party Conference 2026.
Local government reorganisation credibility is on the line
Local authorities need a clear delivery timetable following the LGR process review.
Is Ed Miliband rethinking UK foreign policy?
The i's Kitty Donaldson joins the podcast team to assess the UK's foreign policy under Andy Burnham.
Will Yvette Cooper and Andy Burnham still abolish NHS England?
Wes Streeting's Health Bill is on its way back to the Commons.
IfG at the Reform UK Party Conference 2026
The IfG are in Birmingham for the Reform UK Party Conference 2026.
Totally Rewired - Can Burnham really do government differently?
The Guardian's Kiran Stacey joins the podcast to look back on a summer of speeches, policy announcements, guitar-playing and social media games.
Mayors will be key to Burnham’s housing ambitions
What the IfG DevoLab tells us about regional mayors and housing.
Andy Burnham is right to devolve employment support
Strategic authorities are best placed to tailor local support.
Regional mayors
Regional mayors are directly elected regional leaders of mayoral strategic authorities. But what do they do?
Mayor of Greater Manchester
On 30 July 2026, Bev Craig was elected as mayor of Greater Manchester.