Prime Minister Andy Burnham offered the devolved governments a new partnership aimed at pushing decision-making deeper into regions and cities, at a meeting in Glasgow on 30 October 2026 with the First Ministers of Scotland and Wales and representatives from Northern Ireland.

According to the government press release, the first National Economic Council for the nations covered opportunities for young people, reindustrialisation and regional empowerment. Burnham said devolution by default should not simply move powers between parliaments but should extend within nations so communities can act on local strengths. He framed the offer as the next stage of devolution delivered through No10 North.

The gathering follows the announcement of £1 billion over four years for innovation clusters across the UK, and the Chancellor's Budget measures on living costs, fuel prices and local jobs, alongside continued funding for the devolved governments' public services. Scottish First Minister John Swinney and Welsh First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth attended.