Briony Allen
Research Assistant
All 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.
How the next government should complete the job of English devolution
The next government must extend devolution to 85% of England to deliver meaningful and balanced economic growth.
SNP leadership: How was John Swinney selected as first minister of Scotland?
How did the SNP elect its leader?
Mayor of the West Midlands
On 2 May 2024, voters in Birmingham and six neighbouring local areas elected Richard Parker as the mayor of the West Midlands.
Mayor of Greater Manchester
On 2 May 2024, Andy Burnham was elected for the third time as mayor of Greater Manchester
Mayor of West Yorkshire
On 2 May 2024, voters elected Tracy Brabin as Mayor of West Yorkshire
Mayor of South Yorkshire
On 2 May 2024, voters in South Yorkshire elected their metro mayor.
Mayor of Liverpool City Region
Voters in Liverpool and five neighbouring boroughs will elect the mayor of Liverpool City Region.
Mayor of York and North Yorkshire
How was first mayor of York and North Yorkshire elected? What new powers does the new mayor hold?