Tuesday 29th September, 2026
On Tuesday 29th September, The BIG Devo Breakfast made its return to Labour Party Conference in Liverpool for a head to head - Northern Power Vs Southern Comfort. Our expert panel tackled the big question: “With a fully devolved North almost in sight, and the promise of ‘Full English’ devolution on the cards, who wins?”
We brought Northern Power and Southern Comfort together for the BIG Devo Breakfast – a lively debate on where the devolution revolution goes next. With the North leading the way, we asked whether the rest of England is ready to follow, what greater fiscal devolution could mean for our regions, and whether shifting power and money out of Westminster can finally unlock growth, prosperity and opportunity across the country.
Our fantastic panel included:
