Archive · 2 Aug 2026
UK PM Burnham Calls for Written Constitution
Andy Burnham is the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
He said the country should have a single written constitution, like many other nations.
He thinks this would give clear rules and help local governments.
He also wants regional mayors to keep some of the taxes they collect.
Making a written constitution will take many years and need a big public discussion.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced support for a written constitution.
He links the move to devolution, proposing regional mayors keep a share of local taxes.
Burnham says a written constitution would provide clear principles and empower regions.
The UK currently relies on statutes, common law, and treaties, lacking a single codified document.
Codifying the constitution would be a multi‑year process requiring public inquiry and consultation.
- Who
- Andy Burnham, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
- What
- Announced support for a written constitution and regional devolution plans
- When
- Within the first two weeks of his premiership
- Where
- United Kingdom, England
- Why
- To provide clear principles, empower regions, and address the lack of a codified constitution
- Prime Minister
- Andy Burnham
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Proposal
- Written constitution
- Devolution plan
- Regional mayors keep share of local taxes
- Process
- Multi‑year public inquiry and consultation