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Command and control from London runs England, but that must stop: give the people money and power | Vernon Bogdanor

Labour's white paper proposes extensive devolution in England to enhance local governance and accountability.

Councils to be merged in major local government shake-up

Plans to merge district councils and county councils aim to streamline local government in England.

Devolution deals approved by the government

Devolution deals approved for Hull and East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire grant more local control over housing, jobs, and transport from May 2025.

Half of county councils could see election delay

More than half of England's county councils may seek to delay elections to consider local government redesign plans.

Council to ask for elections to be cancelled

Thurrock Council plans to request cancellation of May's local elections to join a new government devolution program, fundamentally changing local governance in Essex.

Tories cry foul as overhaul of English councils may delay local elections

Local elections in some areas may be delayed due to proposed government restructuring of councils aimed at creating larger unitary authorities.

Command and control from London runs England, but that must stop: give the people money and power | Vernon Bogdanor

Labour's white paper proposes extensive devolution in England to enhance local governance and accountability.

Councils to be merged in major local government shake-up

Plans to merge district councils and county councils aim to streamline local government in England.

Devolution deals approved by the government

Devolution deals approved for Hull and East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire grant more local control over housing, jobs, and transport from May 2025.

Half of county councils could see election delay

More than half of England's county councils may seek to delay elections to consider local government redesign plans.

Council to ask for elections to be cancelled

Thurrock Council plans to request cancellation of May's local elections to join a new government devolution program, fundamentally changing local governance in Essex.

Tories cry foul as overhaul of English councils may delay local elections

Local elections in some areas may be delayed due to proposed government restructuring of councils aimed at creating larger unitary authorities.
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Phone records show Northern Ireland secretary knew 'for months' about 2002 PSNI 'spy ring' raid on Sinn Fein offices

Stormontgate revealed alleged republican espionage at Stormont, leading to the suspension of devolution in Northern Ireland.

We now have a plan to make England's local government work but I fear party politics will trash it | Martin Kettle

Reform of English local government is crucial for rebuilding trust in politics and improving public service delivery.

Mayors to get powers to stop planning delays in England, Angela Rayner to say

Mayors in England will gain new powers to expedite major construction projects and address planning delays.
#local-governance

Next Government must devolve more powers to London, think tank warns

The next Government should devolve powers to London's City Hall and borough councils for economic growth.

Metro mayors to control rail services under unprecedented England devolution plans

Metro mayors in England will gain control over rail services to better align with local economic needs.
The devolution plans aim to improve public transport integration and passenger experience across regions.

Key Labour thinktank recommends major new powers for elected mayors

Mayors should be granted significant new powers to enhance local governance and services, as recommended by Labour Together's report.

Next Government must devolve more powers to London, think tank warns

The next Government should devolve powers to London's City Hall and borough councils for economic growth.

Metro mayors to control rail services under unprecedented England devolution plans

Metro mayors in England will gain control over rail services to better align with local economic needs.
The devolution plans aim to improve public transport integration and passenger experience across regions.

Key Labour thinktank recommends major new powers for elected mayors

Mayors should be granted significant new powers to enhance local governance and services, as recommended by Labour Together's report.
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UK government to review internal market act

The UK government is reviewing the Internal Market Act to address concerns from devolved administrations about its impact post-Brexit.
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Starmer rejects Scotland call for immigration powers as vaping bill introduced live

Keir Starmer rejects devolving immigration powers to Scotland, maintaining central control.

Nicola Sturgeon: Scottish independence will be part of wider shake-up' of UK

Nicola Sturgeon predicts Scotland's independence will happen amidst broader UK governance changes, despite current political tensions and opposition.

Northern Ireland will leave the union, and Scotland could too. True devolution is the only way to save it | Simon Jenkins

Devolution in the UK, particularly in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, is facing challenges and is seen as tired and tarnished.
Younger voters are more likely to support independence for their regions, with almost half of Northern Irish voters and nearly 60% of Scots favoring some form of independence.

What does devolution mean? Keir Starmer to kickstart new era'

Sir Keir Starmer initiates a new era of devolution by meeting with regional mayors, emphasizing the transfer of powers and funding to local governments in the UK.

Starmer rejects Scotland call for immigration powers as vaping bill introduced live

Keir Starmer rejects devolving immigration powers to Scotland, maintaining central control.

Nicola Sturgeon: Scottish independence will be part of wider shake-up' of UK

Nicola Sturgeon predicts Scotland's independence will happen amidst broader UK governance changes, despite current political tensions and opposition.

Northern Ireland will leave the union, and Scotland could too. True devolution is the only way to save it | Simon Jenkins

Devolution in the UK, particularly in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, is facing challenges and is seen as tired and tarnished.
Younger voters are more likely to support independence for their regions, with almost half of Northern Irish voters and nearly 60% of Scots favoring some form of independence.

What does devolution mean? Keir Starmer to kickstart new era'

Sir Keir Starmer initiates a new era of devolution by meeting with regional mayors, emphasizing the transfer of powers and funding to local governments in the UK.
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Scotland could extend winter fuel allowance, Scottish Labour argues

Scottish Labour aims to widen winter fuel allowance access ahead of critical elections, fearing recent cuts may hurt their chances against the SNP.

Gareth Lewis: How will Gething's departure be felt?

Vaughan Gething's departure in 2026 marks the complex legacy of a trailblazer and polarizing figure in Welsh politics.

Public services priority for Welsh people, not devolution, says new first minister

Public services are the Welsh people's priority over more devolution, as stated by the new first minister.
#metro-mayors

The Guardian view on England's metro mayors: local elections that produce national figures | Editorial

Devolution in England, with the election of metro mayors, is shifting the political landscape and impacting national politics.

The Guardian view on northern metro mayors: potential gamechangers | Editorial

The rise of metro mayors in northern England brings potential game-changing political implications.
Northern England is experiencing a slow-burn political revolution with the establishment of mayoral combined authorities.

The Guardian view on England's metro mayors: local elections that produce national figures | Editorial

Devolution in England, with the election of metro mayors, is shifting the political landscape and impacting national politics.

The Guardian view on northern metro mayors: potential gamechangers | Editorial

The rise of metro mayors in northern England brings potential game-changing political implications.
Northern England is experiencing a slow-burn political revolution with the establishment of mayoral combined authorities.
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More funding and fairness for Wales, says Plaid

Plaid Cymru calls for economic fairness for Wales, more funding from Westminster, and control over natural resources and public transport.
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