Andy Burnham Urges Scottish Government to Decentralize Employability Powers
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What happened
Andy Burnham offered the Scottish Parliament new powers over employability support, which are currently managed by the Department for Work and Pensions. Burnham urged the Scottish National Party government to decentralize power to Scottish cities such as Glasgow and Edinburgh. However, the Scottish Government’s Social Justice Secretary refused to commit to devolving these powers if they were transferred from the Department for Work and Pensions. She noted that the Scottish Government is already conducting a consultation on regional authorities and powers.
Why it matters
The discussion centers on shifting the management and regulatory authority of employability support from the Department for Work and Pensions to regional bodies. The Scottish Government is currently reviewing its local council structure and considering regional devolution options. This process could change the regulatory and funding structure of Scotland.
City mayors, including Andy Burnham, advocate for greater regional devolution power for Scottish cities like Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Who's involved
- Andy BurnhamBritish politician who offered new powers over employability support to Scotland.
- John SwinneyLeader of the Scottish National Party and its associated government.
- Scottish National PartyCentre-left nationalist political party in Scotland whose government is being urged to decentralize.
- Scottish GovernmentDevolved government of Scotland currently reviewing local council structure.
- Department for Work and PensionsUnited Kingdom government ministerial department whose powers are under review for devolution.
- Scottish ParliamentDevolved parliament of Scotland, the recipient of the proposed new powers.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Glasgow City CouncilSpeculative
Glasgow City Council could see increased local funding and regulatory autonomy through devolution.
- Scottish GovernmentSpeculative
The Scottish Government might face changes in the regulatory and funding structure of the state.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- How could the push for Scottish city devolution affect England's structural power balance?Scottish devolution push may shift UK's internal power balancePossible
- Scottish Parliament may adjust powers amid push for regional devolutionThe Scottish Parliament may adjust powers amid push for regional devolutionPossible
- Glasgow City Council may see power shifts amid devolution reviewGlasgow City Council may face structural changes as devolution powers are reviewedPossible
- DWP's employability powers face review for devolutionDWP's employability support powers face review for devolution to Scottish regionsPossible
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Andy Burnham makes a political move to assert influence within John Swinney's political domain.Sub-event
Scottish Government reviews DWP powers as Burnham offers new devolution powers.1 source
Burnham urges the SNP government to decentralize power and work with him.1 source
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The entities involved
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Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)
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John Swinney
Scottish politician (born 1964)
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Scottish National Party
centre-left nationalist political party in Scotland
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Related events
- Burnham visits Lanarkshire to discuss devolution while Alexander supports his offer to the Scottish Government, seeking to persuade Swinney to share power.
- Pro-independence leaders from Scotland and Wales discussed the future of nations, with Swinney criticizing Westminster and Burnham suggesting a new vote.
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- Andy Burnham pledged to protect the oil and gas workforce in Aberdeen while addressing Scottish energy and job security.
- John Swinney's government proposes a major shake-up of local councils, facing warnings from unions about job cuts and reforms.