This is what Andy Burnham’s devolution plans need to consider – expert panel

By Joanie Willett, Senior Lecturer in Politics, University of Exeter
Julian Clark, Reader in Political Geography, University of Birmingham
Mark Tewdwr-Jones, Professor of Cities and Regions, UCL
Michael Kenny, Professor of Public Policy, Department of Politics and International Studies, University of Cambridge
Peter Clegg, Professor of Politics, University of the West of England

The clearest of Andy Burnham’s proposed policies is introducing greater levels of devolution – the handing over of more power from Westminster to regional and local authorities. Our experts explain the upcoming challenges, and potential solutions, if Burnham presses ahead with this policy.

What will Burnham’s key challenge be?

Michael Kenny, Professor of Public Policy, University of Cambridge

Broadening and deepening English devolution may well be signature…

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