Devolution plans strengthen case for written UK constitution, says Burnham

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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 the state that have developed over centuries. The prime minister has long believed the UK’s “antiquated” political system needs a dramatic overhaul if opportunity is to be shared equally across the country. The UK is one of only a few major democracies without a written constitution, a document that codifies how a nation is governed within a set of fundamental rules. In a potentially historic shift, Burnham said this weekend that his government’s programme of decentralisation – which includes giving regional leaders much…

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