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Rewiring the State - all bets on devolution. Whiter #publichealth & #prevention? On 1 hand = vague statement re 'devolution of preventive services' on other = public health grant kaput. Transition will be critical, and needs to done with a lot of thought & right sequencing www.gov.uk/government/p...

BBC News - Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income taxThe prime minister says the move will give power to "every postcode" but critics say the plans lack detail.www.bbc.co.uk

This is an amazing chart - but it shows *relative* inequality. Because wealth has grown from 3.5 to 7 times annual GDP since 1991, the *absolute* wealth gaps are wider, and stagnant wages mean it's harder to earn your way up the ladder. So beneath the surface, still cause for concern.

Bang on.

Sounds interesting. But given it's a health plan, be good to hear from someone not in the NHS, given it doesn't have a monopoly on health.

Manchesterism shows the potential for place-based policy making - but such a transformation takes time. As Andy Burnham becomes PM, Aadya Bahl looks what can, and cannot, be applied elsewhere. https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandpolicy/can-manchesterism-really-be-a-blueprint-for-national-growth/

Can Manchesterism really be a blueprint for national growth? | LSE British PoliticsMuch of the success of Andy Burnham's Manchesterism depended on local conditions of Greater Manchester. Can it be replicated nationally?blogs.lse.ac.uk

Sarah Woolnough, Chief Executive of The King's Fund, responds to Yvette Cooper's appointment as new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. 👉https://bit.ly/4bBxK1f

The King's Fund responds to Yvette Cooper's appointment as new Secretary of State for Health and Social CareSarah Woolnough, Chief Executive of The King's Fund responds to new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham’s, recent comments on social care and the appointment of Yvette Cooper to Secretary of State for Health...www.kingsfund.org.uk

This is such a weird non-story. The regulations relate specifically to the term 'alcohol-free', which should only be applied to drinks below 0.05% ABV. But there is no barrier to making drinks at 0.5% - e.g. Lucky Saint is 0.5% and their sales seem to be fine. www.theguardian.com/business/202...

UK’s alcohol-free beer boom threatened by regulations, trade body warnsBBPA wants content definition for beer to be considered non-alcoholic to be changed from 0.05% to 0.5%www.theguardian.com

Great piece from Siva Anandaciva for @thekingsfund.bsky.social what might come from an Andy Burnham government, wide-ranging, and shows many choices and headaches to trade-off. It's not going to be easy... healthcareleadernews.com/views/a-burn...

Can't believe BBC is leading the news with reams of pointless pieces on changing the England world cup kick off time. Gimme strength.

Yes I know that. And I appreciate it. But v hard to work around it, inc when trains disappear off boards, and in the dark.

Arrghh. @serailway.bsky.social. That's now almost 3hrs to travel 37 miles. Via two tubes, three trains and now a missing driver, in touching distance. You make my life too hard.

As strategic authorities gain control, can we expect to see better tailored health services that improve people's lives? @mubj.bsky.social​, from the West Midlands Combined Authority, and Katherine Merrifield explore potential impacts of devolution on UK health outcomes ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4o6VRtL

Following the local elections held on Thursday 7 May 2026, the LGA’s political proportionality has now been calculated and independently verified: Full details available on our website: https://orlo.uk/tSjIY

Just received this in my inbox - interesting both for what it says and that the Mayor's office (Burnham's office) saw the need to say it. Burnham can *run* for Westminster and remain Mayor while doing it, but if he wins he has to immediately resign. That's good for Burnham & Lab prospects imho 1/2

🚨 BREAKING: Keir Starmer has appointed James Murray as the new Health Secretary

A tour de force (of a blog) - Wes Streeting has left the building. What did he achieve? Taking the long view. Siva Anandiciva @thekingsfund.bsky.social www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...

Wes Streeting Has Gone | The King's FundWes Streeting has moved on. What did he achieve after nearly two years in the job, and what might his departure mean for the NHS and adult social care?www.kingsfund.org.uk

The new political map of Greater Manchester. Unsurprising that we’ve seen big shifts. Polling for @ipprnorth.bsky.social on the eve of the election showed trust in both local and national politicians and institutions was a rock bottom levels across GM (except interestingly for the mayor).

📢 The UK’s health is in trouble, and it’s holding us back. Join us in person on Tuesday 15 September 2026 at ‘From evidence to impact: making prevention stick’ to explore how to move the dial on prevention. Book your early bird ticket now: https://bit.ly/4g4vfWg

When the value of an activity comes from peer participation, bans only work if enough peers comply. Research suggests this isn't happening with the new Australian social media ban, from Bursztyn, Duckworth, Jiménez-Durán, Leonard, Milojević, Roth, and Sunstein www.nber.org/papers/w35162