Now, the government has promised the biggest shift of power out of Westminster in a generation. This paper shows how centralisation holds back regional gro

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Since coming to power, Labour has begun to give communities and neighbourhoods renewed attention, with Pride in Place marking an important shift towards lo

The Labour government has made an impressive start on devolution. More places have devolved powers to deliver on their regions’ priorities, more mayors hav

The Labour government has made an impressive start on devolution. More places have devolved powers to deliver on their regions’ priorities, more mayors hav

Expanding the right to recall could act as a democratic ‘safety valve’ for political dissatisfaction, giving voters a meaningful outlet between elections, writes Dr Ryan Swift

Expanding the right to recall could act as a democratic ‘safety valve’ for political dissatisfaction, giving voters a meaningful outlet between elections, writes Dr Ryan Swift

All too often citizens are merely spectators as decisions are taken and laws are made in Westminster that shape their lives. This must change. People must

Pearson correlation coefficients between aggregate-level census data and the 2026 local election vote share and swing for each party, for the electoral ward or County Electoral District.

Register to vote to take part in elections in the UK. Includes how to get on the electoral register and how to update your address on the register.

Information from UK Parliament on written questions & answers, written statements and daily reports.

Nearly 30% of England faces local government overhaul. Without safeguards, unitarisation could cut councillors, weaken accountability and distance communities from power.

We have today issued the below statement for immediate use on the local authority elections taking place in May 2026. An MHCLG spokesperson said: “Following legal advice, the Government has withdrawn ...

These policy summaries provide more information about the Representation of the People Bill, which was introduced in the House of Commons on 12 February 2026.

MPs Are Overstretched as ‘Super Councillors’—Devolution will restore their primary role as legislators says IPPR North's Zoe Billingham.

The kids aren’t alright. Young people today have grown up in extremely challenging circumstances, enduring austerity, Brexit, economic stagnation, a pandemic and a cost-of-living crisis. Intergenerati...

The kids aren’t alright. Young people today have grown up in extremely challenging circumstances, enduring austerity, Brexit, economic stagnation, a pandemic and a cost-of-living crisis. Intergenerati...

Details of the plans for delivering the government’s commitments on elections and registration.