English Devolution News & Analysis

Could English Devolution Create a Two-Tier England?

by Stan Athel | Sep 29, 2026 | English Devolution

Could English Devolution Create a Two-Tier England? Direct answer: Yes, it could. England’s new devolution system does not initially give every part of England the same powers, funding arrangements or fiscal opportunities. The Government has created different...

Is the Future of England Being Discussed at Labour Conference 2026?

by Stan Athel | Sep 28, 2026 | English Devolution

Is the Future of England Being Discussed at Labour Party Conference 2026? Direct answer: Yes. The future of England is being discussed extensively at the 2026 Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, particularly through debates and fringe events about English...

Every postcode? Burnham devolution and inequality | Englandism

by Stan Athel | Sep 27, 2026 | English Devolution

← Englandism home English devolution · Argument Prime Minister Andy Burnham says devolution will deliver good growth in every postcode. The fiscal and institutional design of the programme points the other way: places will compete, and starting gaps in tax base and...

Was English regional devolution voted for?

by Stan Athel | Sep 22, 2026 | English Devolution

England, devolution and consent Was English regional devolution voted for? England was not asked. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland were. The UK Government is rolling out Strategic Authorities across England without the founding referendum the other three nations...