Where next for English devolution under Andy Burnham?

This event was part of the IfG's programme of events at the Labour Party Conference 2026.

Speakers:

Mayor Kim McGuinness, Mayor of North East England

Cllr Fran Belbin, Leader of Sheffield City Council

Professor Duncan Ivison, President and Vice-Chancellor at The University of Manchester

Mark Rogers, Interim Chief Executive, Sussex & Brighton Strategic Authority 

This event was chaired by Akash Paun, Programme Director at the Institute for Government. 

This event was in partnership with The University of Manchester.

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