Henry Hill: Welsh Labour prepare for leadership race as Jones announces departure

Also: DUP maintain a tough line on Brexit as Sinn Fein try to woo unionists with Senate appointment; and SNP have to delay devolution again.

LISTEN: Hill on how devolution has failed Scotland, Wales, and Ulster

Our assistant editor talks to the New Statesman’s Jonn Elledge about why the new legislatures have not defeated nationalism, improved governance, or stabilised the constitution.

Henry Hill: Showdown in Cardiff as Jones threatened Assembly with legal action

Also: Government to challenge devolved Brexit legislation in court; Dodds accuses Tusk of ‘bully-boy’ tactics over the border; and more.

Kevin Hollinrake: Teesside offers a positive example of devolution that Yorkshire could follow

In the third piece in our three-part mini-series, the Thirsk and Malton MP explores how the North East might help the One Yorkshire dream to come true.

Interview: Ben Houchen – Teesside will show how Britain can thrive after Brexit

In the second piece in our three-part mini-series, the Mayor tells ConservativeHome that freeport status can transform the area.

Henry Hill: SNP ask Government to delay handover of welfare powers

Also: Border Force recruitment sparks fear of hard border for Wales; SDLP denies rumours that it will step aside for Fianna Fail; and more.

Rebecca Lowe: As Brexit looms in less than a year, here’s how to approach devolving power

To me, it is clear that the UK could benefit from greater decentralisation. But, to repeat, that does not mean that new arrangements must be introduced now.

Twenty years on, the Belfast Agreement’s devolution model isn’t working

Evidence is mounting that the Assembly simply doesn’t – and perhaps can’t – deliver good government consistently. But the deal which founded it is treated as holy writ.

Henry Hill: May stresses “absolute responsibility” to maintain the Union on Brexit tour

Also: Plaid leader refuses to support the Government over Salisbury; Foster suggests ‘shadow assembly’ for Northern Ireland; and more.

Whatever happened to the Big Society? 2) Jesse Norman: What it is – and why it matters

We need to renew that belief, that self-belief, and that optimism – about people, about society, about freedom and about human life – more than ever.

Whatever happened to the Big Society? 1) Steve Moore: It could have worked had spending been cut Canada-Style

We must keep asking: ‘what’s the right level to pursue social repair?’ The nation is too large; the individual is too small. The community remains the right place.

Henry Hill: Holyrood and Westminster face off as MSPs pass Brexit bill

Also: Commons gives Bradley the power to cut MLA’s pay – but the Government insists that it isn’t introducing direct rule.

Henry Hill: May vows not to imperil the Union with post-Brexit devolution

Also: Bradley talks up pay cut for MLAs; Williamson to protect troops from SNP tax hike; Foster attacks Varadkar for overstepping in talks; and more.

Henry Hill: SNP square up for court battle as Holyrood chief says their Brexit bill is unconstitutional

Also: AMs vote to publish inquiry into whether Jones leaked Sargeant’s sacking; Davidson announces Tory push to form Scottish Government; and more.

“Wide-ranging devolution from Westminster as well as Brussels”. Lidington’s Brexit and the Union speech: full text.

“This would mean a very big change to the EU Withdrawal Bill that is before Parliament and a significant step forward in these negotiations.”