Akash Paun
Programme Director
Akash's recent work
English devolution
What is the history of English devolution? How much of England has devolution? Which powers are devolved?
Six things we learned from the May 2024 local and mayoral elections
IfG experts analyse the results of the local and mayoral elections.
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Hung parliaments
A hung parliament occurs when no party holds a majority of seats in the House of Commons.
Has Devolution Worked?
The success of devolution to Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, London and the English regions since 1999.
Local government
The local government system varies in many ways between the four nations of the UK. We explain the structure and political balance in each nation.
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