Akash Paun
Programme Director
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Local elections 2024: Mayor of Greater Manchester
On 2 May 2024, Andy Burnham was elected for the third time as mayor of Greater Manchester
Local elections 2024: Mayor of West Yorkshire
On 2 May 2024, voters elected Tracy Brabin as Mayor of West Yorkshire
Local elections 2024: Mayor of South Yorkshire
On 2 May 202, voters in South Yorkshire elected their metro mayor.
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Devolution at 20
A comprehensive analysis of how devolution has worked in the UK.
Ministers reflect on devolution
Ministers in Scotland and Wales say they are ignored by the Government in Westminster, and this feeling has been heightened in the wake of the Brexit.
Carwyn Jones
Carwyn Jones reflects on leading minority and coalition governments in Wales and dealing with of Brexit and its impact on the constitution.
Leighton Andrews
Leighton Andrews reflects on governing in Wales.
For the first time, a second Brexit referendum is a serious possibility
A second referendum is not the simple solution it appears.
Kenny MacAskill
Kenny MacAskill reflects on deciding to release Abdelbaset al-Megrahi from prison, merging the Scottish police forces and preparing for the referendum
Shona Robison
Shona Robison reflects on transforming the health and care system, getting government out of its silos and delivering the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Ieuan Wyn Jones
Ieuan Wyn Jones reflects on leading Plaid Cymru into government for the first time.