1+ hour, 46+ min ago  (319+ words) This briefing compares the GLA's fiscal powers to those in similar cities across the G7, putting it's limited tax raising powers into context and shows just how fiscally centralised the UK is. Briefing published on 16 July 2026 by Oscar Selby Devolution to…...

1+ hour, 46+ min ago  (491+ words) London accounts for one in every four pounds the UK economy generates. To grow the national economy, sharing local taxes with the mayor of London must be part of the devolution agenda. Blog post published on 16 July 2026 by Anthony Breach…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago  (265+ words) Blog post published on 10 July 2026 by Andrew Carter Most political attention is understandably focused on who will be the next Prime Minister. But the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election at the end of July could prove to be one of the…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago  (573+ words) Despite sharing the same term, mayoral devolution to cities is the not the same as national devolution. Blog post published on 9 July 2026 by Anthony Breach If Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister, devolution will be at the centre of the Government’s…...

1+ week, 15+ hour ago  (550+ words) We've picked out three past conversations that provide a useful introduction to the ideas behind Manchesterism. Blog post published on 8 July 2026 by Jess Tulasiewicz With Andy Burnham likely to become Prime Minister in a matter of days, the spotlight is…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (767+ words) This blog explains how Burnham might achieve his council housing goal, and what else needs to be on his housing policy agenda. Blog post published on 6 July 2026 by Maurice Lange In his first major speech following his re-election to Parliament,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (492+ words) Andy Burnham’s local perspective can help deliver better transport nationally, with Great British Railways a key opportunity Blog post published on 3 July 2026 by Rob Johnson Look up a picture of Andy Burnham and there’s a good chance you’ll find a…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (201+ words) With a Government roadmap expected later this year, this event explores how fiscal devolution can be designed to support both economic growth and fair funding across England. Event starts at 11.00am - 12.00pm on 30 June 2026 at Online With the Government expected to set…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (1087+ words) How Andy Burnham's Good Growth Fund in Greater Manchester reveals his approach to housing, growth and devolution. Blog post published on 30 June 2026 by Jess Tulasiewicz Andy Burnham has pledged to deliver ‘good growth in every postcode’. Below, we look at…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (376+ words) Briefing published on 26 June 2026 by Oscar Selby and Anthony Breach In the 2026 Mais Lecture, the Chancellor announced a roadmap to fiscal devolution, including tax sharing of income tax to regional leaders across England. This briefing provides evidence to support the…...