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28 August 2026
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Devolution

A photo of Andy Burnham, former Mayor of Manchester, speaking to a crowd of people

Six prime ministers in a decade: how Bedford views Britain’s political upheaval 

The UK continues its period of political uncertainty following the resignation of prime minister Keir Starmer, marking the sixth prime ministerial departure in 10 years and causing Labour...
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Bedfordshire devolution plans shelved

Devolution plans for local authorities in Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes have been “shelved” for the time being. The restructuring process would combine councils into a wider regional...
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The English Devolution White Paper

Central Bedfordshire Council weigh up risks and rewards of devolution

Becoming "a housing estate of Milton Keynes" is a risk Central Bedfordshire faces under the government’s hastily proposed local government devolution plans, a meeting heard...
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The English Devolution White Paper

New plans for ‘English Devolution’ could equal implications for Bedford Borough Council

Bedford Borough Council said it’s currently "looking at the implications" of the English Devolution: Power and Partnership white paper. The English Devolution: Power and Partnership white paper...
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