Devolution plans strengthen case for written UK constitution, says Burnham
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has suggested that his government's devolution plans strengthen the case for a written constitution. He argues that a codified model is necessary to manage decentralization and ensure equal standards across the UK's regions.
Burnham is inspired by Germany’s postwar basic law, which equalises finances across the regions. Photograph: Jeff Overs/BBC/PA Burnham is inspired by Germany’s postwar basic law, which equalises finances across the regions. Photograph: Jeff Overs/BBC/PA Constitutional reform Devolution 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
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