Category : Devolution


UK blocks Scottish govt from Trump and Vance meetings

The UK government has intervened to prevent Scottish ministers from holding official meetings with Donald Trump and JD Vance during their UK visits, sparking a major constitutional row over devolved powers.

Boy forced onto girls' basketball team sparks outrage

An Arizona high school faces backlash after compelling a 14-year-old boy to join the girls' basketball roster, igniting fierce debate about fairness in school sports and raising questions about institutional policy-making.

Cardiff Labour councillor defects to Conservatives

In a stunning political shake-up, Cardiff's Labour cabinet member for culture and leisure has crossed the floor to join the Conservative group, creating a major headache for the city's ruling administration.

Scottish Labour rebellion over Westminster control

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar confronts growing internal dissent as party figures challenge Westminster's authority over Scottish affairs, threatening to undermine Keir Starmer's general election strategy.

Martin Calls for Stronger UK-Irish Relations Post-Brexit

Irish Taoiseach and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin emphasises the critical importance of enhanced cooperation between Britain and Ireland following Brexit, highlighting shared economic interests and the Northern Ireland peace process.

Badenoch under fire for Welsh Government remarks

Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch has sparked outrage after referring to the Welsh Government as a 'Labour-run local authority' during a fiery exchange about steel industry policy, prompting accusations of disrespect and constitutional ignorance.

Manchester Football Clubs Back Landmark Devolution Deal

Manchester United and Manchester City join forces with civic leaders to sign historic 'Trailblazer' devolution agreement, granting Greater Manchester unprecedented powers over transport, housing and economic development.

Burnham demands Labour commit to radical devolution

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham challenges Keir Starmer to commit to radical devolution, warning that Westminster's grip on power must be broken to deliver meaningful change for the North.

Starmer plans biggest ever UK power transfer

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer reveals ambitious constitutional reforms to redistribute power across Britain, promising the 'biggest ever transfer of power' from Westminster.

Burnham demands radical devolution for Manchester

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham calls for unprecedented powers and funding transfer from Westminster in landmark speech, positioning the region as trailblazer for English devolution.

Burnham demands new powers for Manchester, rivals PM

In a bold speech, Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham calls for significant new powers over housing, transport, and skills, directly challenging Westminster's approach and fuelling speculation about his national ambitions.

Burnham: UK Needs Political Overhaul to Avoid Decline

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham delivers powerful critique of Westminster's centralised power, calling for radical devolution and political reform to rebalance the nation and tackle regional inequality.

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