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A closer look at the recent local elections can help to shine a light on the future of the “Northern Powerhouse” and its impact on local democracy in the North of England.
Everywhere else in the UK is getting more devolved powers – so why not the nation’s capital?
When it comes to devolution, responsibility often comes down to little more than who gets the blame.
The Turnbull government sees the ‘City Deal’ as a way for ‘smart cities’ to drive innovation and growth. But what is the value proposition behind this UK concept and how might it work in Australia?
The city of Manchester now has control over it’s NHS budget, but what does this mean in real terms?
Our expert joins the dots between the ancient kingdoms of yore and today’s Northern Powerhouse.
The Northern Powerhouse will change your life. Here’s how.
Successive governments have promised to give more power to local councils but so far all have fallen short on delivery.
Welsh and Scottish students get more support than English and Northern Irish ones.
The Scottish Nationals’ emphasis on independence is an attempt to distract voters from the party’s woeful performance in office.
As the British Museum gears up for some soul-searching about our inner Celt, 500 dons are gathering with much the same mission.
Devolving income tax north might seem like an issue for Scots only. Far from it, as it turns out.
The Bingham report on how to stabilise the UK is well meaning but out of step with the reality of the situation.
It’s 25 years since the abolition of the Inner London Education Authority (ILEA). Its passing marked a turning point: local control over education in Britain has never been the same again. Now plans led…
Manufacturing has a bad rep in the UK. But it’s far from dead and has a key role to play in reviving growth and rebalancing the economy.
Plaid did not fare as well as its Scottish cousin in the general election - and history can tell us why.
Northern cities want greater independence but it might come at a price.
An unprecedented package of powers has been welcomed by Manchester authorities, while the public is left wondering.
Could devolution for regions like Cornwall and Yorkshire be in the offing?
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Lecturer in Constitutional and Administrative Law, and Public Procurement, Bangor University
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Reader in Politics, University of Huddersfield
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Senior Lecturer in Urban Planning, University of Liverpool
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Professor of Politics, Cardiff University
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Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Manchester
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Professor of Political Science, Cardiff University
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Professor of Public Policy, University of Manchester
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Associate Dean, Teaching and Learning, University of Huddersfield
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Lecturer in Modern and Welsh History, Bangor University
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Dean of Education, School of Education and Institute for Education, Bath Spa University
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Chair in Scottish Politics, University of Aberdeen
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Senior Research Fellow, Law Reform and Policy Analysis, University of Sheffield
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Professor of Constitutional Theory, The University of Edinburgh
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Research Fellow, School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol
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Assistant Professor in Political Science, Trinity College Dublin
