Devolution plans strengthen case for written UK constitution, says Burnham

Andy Burnham fulminates against forty years of “neoliberalism,” which he claims has laid waste to the UK and especially his native north of England. The prime minister’s solution, outlined before his recent return to Westminster, was explicit; “Put more things under public…

LONDON: Britain’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signalled his support for a written Constitution for the UK, which unlike most countries, does not have one authoritative document. Since entering office just two weeks ago, the former mayor of Greater Manchester has made…

Britain, unlike most countries around the world is instead governed by a patchwork of statutes, common law judgments, and treaties

Unlike most countries around the world, Britain does not have a written Constitution, and is instead governed by a patchwork of statutes, common law judgments, and treaties.

It's wrong that people are left arguing for things that are just fundamental... and the lack of a constitution disempowers places in that situation, says Burnham.

The Prime Minister first advocated for a written constitution in his 2024 book, Head North: A Rallying Cry for a More Equal Britain

PM argues for codified model of decentralisation that would fundamentally change centuries-old workings of state Andy Burnham has said his programme of devolution strengthens the case for a written constitution for the UK, a move that would fundamentally alter the workings of…