Andy Burnham’s plans to devolve new powers to mayors across England have largely been met with praise, as hopeful indicators that Britain is about to get — after over a decade of false starts — the change that people keep voting for. But some Westminster sceptics worry about whether there will be adequate scrutiny. Getting this process right will be fundamental to national renewal: creating a system that is both more democratic and more effective at delivering better outcomes for local citizens. To find out how we do this, read FGF Executive Director Adam Terry’s article (originally published in @themjcouk). Article in the comments.