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Akash Paun
Programme Director
Akash's recent work
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English devolution
What is the history of English devolution? How much of England has devolution? Which powers are devolved?
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Six things we learned from the May 2024 local and mayoral elections
IfG experts analyse the results of the local and mayoral elections.
All work
Devolution to the north east: will it finally happen?
This briefing note discusses the future of devolution in NE England.
Brexit, Westminster and Scotland: when constitutional worlds collide
2016 was a year of constitutional turmoil, but Akash Paun says the drama is far from over.
Four-nation Brexit
The UK and devolved governments should work together on leaving the EU.
Sturgeon sets Scotland on collision course with May’s Government
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s speech emphasised both her continued opposition to Brexit, especially a withdrawal from the Single Market, and also h
What happens if the UK and devolved governments can’t agree on Brexit
How the devolved governments will be involved in Brexit is a matter of serious concern in Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast
Reflections on the IfG work experience programme
Four A-Level Politics students from Pimlico Academy spent the week with us, gaining experience of working at a think tank