The Constitution Unit

Constitution Unit Conference 2024: Devolution within England

Episode Summary

The second panel from the Constitution Units 2024 Conference: Constitutional Priorities for the Next Government looked at Devolution within England

Episode Notes

The last two decades have seen major changes in the structure of sub-national government within England, with the gradual devolution of powers to a range of new mayors and combined authorities. How should this patchwork of devolution be built upon? Should structures be more consistent across the country? Should further powers be devolved, and – if so – to whom? What steps are required to ensure that this devolved power faces appropriate scrutiny and accountability? 

Speakers:

• Professor Tony Travers – Director of LSE London and Visiting Professor at the LSE
• Professor Joanie Willett – Associate Professor in Politics and Co-Director of the Institute of Cornish Studies, University of Exeter
• Akash Paun – Programme Director, Institute for Government
• Ed Cox – Executive Director for Strategy, Economy and Net Zero at the West Midlands Combined Authority

Chair: Professor Alan Renwick – Deputy Director of the Constitution Unit