Our vision
Devolution revolution
This paper outlines a roadmap for future devolution, including expanding devolution in nations and establishing new devolution deals in England.
Devolution revolution, devolving powers to the nations and regions of the UK
Quick summary
- The devolution settlement that exists within the UK is not fit for purpose, and power is unevenly distributed across the UK. Devolved governments also have wide-ranging powers over public services without adequate funding.
- Polling co-commissioned by Centre Think Tank and Millbank Think Tank by Deltapoll shows there is widespread support for devolution. The poll also shows support for further devolution of powers in England and Scotland, along with strong levels of support in Wales.
- This paper proposes expanding the existing devolution settlement in areas including broadcasting, justice, social security, energy, and transport. These new powers will expand the role of devolved parliaments and assemblies and will rebalance the current devolution settlement.
- It also proposes a new system for funding from Westminster which will give devolved governments money according to the needs of their area. This will help to rebalance spending in the UK, giving real meaning to the levelling up agenda.
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Polling a devolution revolution
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Author
Torrin Wilkins
Director and Founder
Torrin is the Founder and Director of the Centre. His experience includes authoring over a dozen papers and over one hundred policies. His policies have been backed by an All-Party Parliamentary Group of over 260 MPs and included in various party manifestos. He regularly appears in a wide range of print and broadcast media and previously had a weekly column for a national publication. He also has a degree in Political Studies from Aberystwyth University.
Foreword
Lord Kinnock
Former Leader of the Opposition and Labour Leader
Neil Kinnock was the Leader of the Labour Party and Leader of the Opposition for eight years. He was also Vice-President of the European Commission and a Member of Parliament. Neil currently sits in the House of Lords.
Reaserchers and editors
Joe Gellman
Joe was our Head of Research and now works as a Policy Analyst at De Havilland. He previously worked at SC Partners as a Trainee Partner and holds a Masters in Philosophy from Durham University.
Jack Meredith
Jack is a member of both the Labour Party and the Cooperative Party. He regards himself as a social democratic liberal.
Jasneet Samrai
Deputy Director (External)
Jasneet works at the Royal College of Physicians and has previously held roles at Breast Cancer Now and Oxfam. They also worked as a campaign organiser, helping to elect three MEPs. Jasneet currently serves as Head of Pastoral Care.
Coverage
EXCLUSIVE: Neil Kinnock warns Tory ‘levelling-up’ plan ‘more like flattening down’ in brutal attack
EXCLUSIVE: Neil Kinnock warns Tory ‘levelling-up’ plan ‘more like flattening down’ in brutal attack
Polling partner
Millbank Think Tank