Devolution plans strengthen case for written UK constitution, says Burnham
3 sources·Updated August 2, 2026
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- National Post·3h agoU.K. needs a written constitution: PM Burnham
Britain, unlike most countries around the world is instead governed by a patchwork of statutes, common law judgments, and treaties
Read at National Post → - The Independent UK·15h agoBurnham says Britain needs a written constitution after devolution push
The Prime Minister first advocated for a written constitution in his 2024 book, Head North: A Rallying Cry for a More Equal Britain
Read at The Independent UK → - Guardian UK·23h agoDevolution plans strengthen case for written UK constitution, says Burnham
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…
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