Likely next PM pledges 'biggest rebalancing of power our country has seen' and support for businesses

The UK's constitutional future is a big issue for the new PM, with Burnham poised to take up that role.

On Monday, Andy Burnham, the presumptive prime minister, is expected to announce plans to devolve further powers from Westminster. The results are likely to be the same as every other time this has

It takes a true believer to bring an unfinished revolution over the line. Like Vladimir Lenin, Andy Burnham returned from self-imposed exile on a train, though with more news helicopters in tow than his Russian predecessor.

Scotland’s role in Andy Burnham’s plans to revolutionise devolution remains a mystery - but the bold vision could be the bold and positive unionist case that has been missing.

But if Burnham wants to turbocharge his ambitions by prioritising fiscal devolution – specifically giving tax-raising powers to local government – he must do more than choose the right chancellor. He must win over a Treasury that has long been sceptical of increased autonomy for regional and local government.

It has been 25 years since the start of Welsh devolution Monday 6 May marks 25 years since the first election to Cardiff Bay and the start of Welsh devolution. It followed a referendum two years earlier where a narrow majority of voters backed setting up ...

Andy Burnham often describes health and social care devolution in Greater Manchester as one of the most important reforms of his political career. Few politicians have invested more effort in the idea that local leaders can improve public services by bringing decisions closer to the people they serve.

Yes, voters were angry at UK Labour – but the Scottish party failed to get the best out of Holyrood’s voting system.