Combined authority mayors being elected next May will have only three years to demonstrate their effectiveness before they face re-election – or possibly even abolition
Prime minister Theresa May risks provoking a constitutional crisis if she fails to reach agreement with the three devolved administrations on the course of the UK’s exit from the European Union, the...
The UK’s vote to leave the European Union and the subsequent change in Downing Street is likely to alter the role of devolution in government policy. Here are some assumptions about Theresa May’s...
Theresa May's speech to the Conservative Party conference shows she’s pitching herself as both the backbone of Brexit and a standard bearer for the centre ground
Theresa May today pledged to place “the power of government squarely at the service of ordinary working-class people” and told delegates at the Conservative Party conference the state can and should...
Prime minister Theresa May has today set out plans to expand the number of grammar schools as part of moves intended to boost the availability of good school places in England.
Ofsted chief Sir Michael Wilshaw has said the success of schools in London “makes a mockery” of claims that increasing the number of grammar schools is key to improving attainment for disadvantaged...
Theresa May has been urged to implement a long-term plan to tackle poverty in order to meet her pledge to make Britain work for everyone and boost the life chances of the first generation of children...
The UK will be a global leader in free trade once it leaves the European Union, Theresa May pledged as she started exploratory talks on trade deals at the G20 summit in China.
A former Labour first minister has told PF that the divergence of political values between Scotland and England has left him ready to back independence.
Sajid Javid has been appointed communities and local government secretary by the new prime minister Theresa May in a reshuffle that saw a radical change in personnel as well as some machinery of...
Theresa May will take over as prime minister on Wednesday after her rival for the Conservative Party leadership Andrea Leadsom withdrew from the contest.
The Treasury has confirmed 1% average pay rises for school teachers and police officers in line with government limits, which chief secretary Greg Hands said was vital to protect public services.
Theresa May has indicated that the government will expand the powers of police and crime commissioners following this year’s elections and could be given powers to set up free schools.
