Why Burnham is Pushing for More Devolution in England

Order a copy of Too Long: https://toolong.news/TL009 In this video, we’ll explain the current state of devolution in England, what Burnham’s announced so far, and what else might follow. 📰 Too Long: https://toolong.news/ 🎉 TLDR Party:  https://toolong.news/pages/tldr-party 📖 Read our Manifesto: https://tldrnews.co.uk/manifesto Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! SOURCES Institute for Government The Government Must Extend Devolution to 85% of England https://www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/press-release/next-government-must-extend-devolution-85-england-deliver-meaningful-and UK in a Changing Europe Explainer: Local Government in England, Scotland, and Wales https://ukandeu.ac.uk/explainers/local-government-in-england-scotland-and-wales/ Bennett School What Burnham Should Do on Devolution https://www.bennettschool.cam.ac.uk/blog/what-burnham-should-do-on-devolution/ Institute for Government Burnham’s Devolution Agenda https://www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/burnhams-devolution-agenda-public-service-reform Money Week Can Andy Burnham’s Devolution Plan Actually Bear Fruit https://moneyweek.com/economy/uk-economy/can-andy-burnhams-devolution-plan-bear-fruit The Economist Having Clawed His Way to Power, Burnham Wants to Give Some of it Away https://www.economist.com/britain/2026/07/30/having-clawed-his-way-to-power-andy-burnham-wants-to-give-some-away Local Gov UK Devolution in the UK: a Historical Perspective https://www.local.gov.uk/sites/default/files/documents/devolution-uk-historical--827.pdf Institute for Government English Devolution Explained https://www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/english-devolution Centre for Cities Everything You Need to Know About English Devolution https://www.centreforcities.org/publication/everything-you-need-to-know-about-english-devolution/#progress Institute for Government Andy Burnham’s Devolution Announcement is a Strong Start on his Policy Agenda https://www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/andy-burnhams-devolution-announcement Gov UK Rewiring the State https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rewiring-the-state-cabinet-statement/rewiring-the-state-cabinet-statement-html Institute for Government The Devolution Priority Programme https://www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/article/explainer/devolution-priority-programme-dpp Local Gov Devolution Deals https://www.local.gov.uk/topics/devolution/devolution-hub/devolution-dealsf 0:00 Why Burnham is Pushing for More Devolution in England 7:23 Sponsor