Devolution
Scottish elections 2026: Scottish parliament
The Scottish parliament at Holyrood in Edinburgh is the devolved legislature of Scotland.
What can new ministers in Scotland and Wales learn from their predecessors?: Ministers reflect on devolution
Former ministers – including several first ministers – share their insights on devolved government.
Electoral systems across the UK
How do the electoral systems in the House of Commons and devolved legislatures work?
Welsh independence
Does the Welsh public support independence?
Westminster should watch closely as Wales and Scotland show how minority government can work
Cooperation, consultation and concession are key to minority government success.
The significance of the 2026 elections for UK government
The fracturing of British politics is a phenomenon that is here to stay.
Elections 2026: Fragmentation nation
The IfG's devolution experts discuss how significant Thursday night's votes will be for the future of the United Kingdom.
Local and devolved elections 2026: Who won, who lost and what next?
Institute for Government experts brought essential analysis of the results of elections being held on 7 May in Scotland, Wales and across England.
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The government should abolish outdated ‘by thirds’ council elections
Next week’s local elections should be the last to feature by-thirds votes