Henry Hill: The public’s scepticism towards devolution is not reflected among their rulers

Also: DUP dig in their heels in Stormont dispute; and Scottish Labour leadership challenger credits Corbyn with party’s revival.

Suzanne Malcolm: Council officials lack the knowledge to deliver economic development

Expertise in this are is key to successful localism and devolution and improving our prosperity, productivity and competitiveness.

Donald Cameron: In Scotland the Conservative focus is on outcomes not process

This week saw the 20th anniversary of the devolution referendum. Let’s stop arguing about getting more power – and make proper use what we’ve already got.

Henry Hill: May calls Ulster leaders to try to get Stormont up and running

Also: Scottish Tories offer to mediate with Holyrood as devolved governments try to block the Withdrawal Bill; and a loyalist paramilitary group bids to be legalised.

Henry Hill: Sturgeon wishes that the SNP had a less nationalist name

Also: Unionists accuse Sinn Fein of ‘ploy’ over talks; prominent Cybernat arrested; Ulster court throws out gay marriage case; and more.

If Stormont is to be overridden on gay marriage, it must be by Parliament

Ulster citizens deserve the same marriage rights as their fellow Britons. But a recent bid to secure them through the courts was wrong.

James Palmer: The Land Value Cap offers the chance of more affordable infrastructure

Capping the value of land adjacent to a new motorway, and recouping a charge from those who develop it, would help fund essential new roads.

Cutting air pollution is a hot potato, flung from one pair of hands to another

All agree that something must be done. But everyone would prefer that someone else is the one to do it.

Andrew Laird: Greater devolution would make for a more smooth-running nation

More powers for Andy Street in the West Midlands should just be the start.

Henry Hill: Labour MPs demand that Birmingham bomber faces justice

Also: SNP split on path forward as Salmond plots return; Welsh Assembly to exclude monoglot English-speakers from posts; Irish leader opposed Ulster poll.

Paul Carter: Infrastructure spending in England is unbalanced

London gets over half the spending – but has less than five per cent of England’s roads.

Henry Hill: Wales’ Labour-Liberal Democrat coalition raises tuition fees

Also: Sturgeon follows May to offer ‘relaunch’ of government; separatist MPs join Soubry’s Continuity Remain caucus.

Ben Houchen: How I will promote economic growth in Tees Valley

Brexit will provide new opportunities for the north-east to export across the world.

Alistair Lexden: British disinterest is at the root of many of Northern Ireland’s problems

The row over the DUP fits into a long and inglorious tradition of mainland approbation towards, and ignorance of, Ulster Unionists.

Henry Hill: Trimble urges Brokenshire to bypass Sinn Fein and the DUP

Also: Welsh Government want you to tell them how they can tax you into a better person; donor transparency for Ulster; and SNP shielded from EU fine by London.