SNP ministers have reacted with scepticism to the Labour MP's proposal to redistribute power across the UK.

But at least there is agreement that there is some upside to this strand of Burnham’s economic agenda. The same cannot be said for devolution, even fiscal devolution. Not that you would know it from ...

BBC Verify has looked at what impact further devolution could be expected to have on the UK.

Ben Houchen says he would also like regional mayors to have more control over funding they receive.

Makerfield MP on course to be PM will argue for more decision-making in regions and communities as he sets out platform for government ...

(Bloomberg) — Andy Burnham’s economic plan for Britain starts from the bottom up. In a speech in Manchester on Monday, the man who served as the city’s mayor until last week vowed to devolve powers ...

Andy Burnham has built his reputation on championing regional devolution – as Greater Manchester’s mayor he was celebrated as the “king of the north”. If, as now seems likely, he becomes prime ...

English devolution could unlock billions in extra tax receipts and level up long‑overlooked rural economies, according to a ...

Martin Griffiths, leader of North Northamptonshire Council (left) and Mark Arnull, leader of West Northamptonshire Council, have spoken out against the county's exclusion Northamptonshire has been ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Andy Burnham could become prime minister within the next month [Getty Images] The Scottish government has "no idea" what Andy ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. [Getty Images] Andy Burnham promised the "biggest rebalancing of power our country has seen" as part of his plans for the UK if he ...