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23 September 2026: The latest UofG Spotlight podcast episode, we’re looking at Andy Burnham’s ‘devolution revolution’, plus we discuss the summit between the SNP, Sinn Féin, and Plaid Cymru in Cardiff. 

In this week's episode of UofG Spotlight - The Devolution Revolution? - we’re looking at Andy Burnham’s devolution drive and what it might mean for the UK devolved nations of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Plus, we look at two significant developments in UK constitutional politics.

First up, hosts Professor Nicola McEwen and Professor Kezia Dugdale give their take on two big developments in UK politics from the last fortnight. First, the exchange between Dundee SNP MP Chris Law and Prime Minister Andy Burnham at Prime Minister's Questions on grounds for an independence referendum, and second, the summit between the SNP, Sinn Féin, and Plaid Cymru in Cardiff, on the path to independence referendums.

Then they’re joined by two guests: Dr David Waite, Senior Lecturer at the University of Glasgow and Dr Jack Newman, Lecturer in Politics and Public Administration at the University of Liverpool to discuss devolution.

Does the 'devolution revolution' extend beyond England? What can be learned from Manchester for regional devolution elsewhere? Are mayors an option for Scotland? And what might support success for Burnham's devolution drive?

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Read the report - Scotland and the Constitution: Agreeing a way forward:

Read the 2024 report by Professor Kezia Dugdale and Stephen Noon, Scotland and the Constitution: Agreeing a way forward

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First published: 23 September 2026