Despite the setback, which local leaders described as “extremely disappointing”, the Wessex Partnership has carried on as an informal coalition, backing a Joint Growth Plan, shared infrastructure work ...

But others are questioning what policies formulated in Greater Manchester will mean for the largely rural areas of Devon and ...

English devolution could unlock billions in extra tax receipts and level up long‑overlooked rural economies, according to a ...

In his first major speech since returning to Westminster, the frontrunner to become prime minister said he wants to increase ...

BBC West Midlands political editor Elizabeth Glinka assesses how Andy Burnham as PM might prioritise the region.

​​If, as expected, Andy Burnham becomes prime minister, he plans to give away powers to regional and local politicians.

Andy Burnham might consider devolving income tax to regional leaders if he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister, one ...

Andy Burnham warned 'don't level down London' as tens of thousands of jobs to be axed in Whitehall - ‘Real devolution means ...

As Andy Burnham sets out his case for moving power out of Whitehall and into places, many of us in further education, skills ...

The man expected to be the next PM suggests he wants to give councils in Wales more powers.

In exactly three weeks’ time, Andy Burnham is expected to walk through the door of No 10 as the UK’s new Prime Minister.

Plans include greater regional power, public ownership of utilities and the end of trickle-down economics ...