Albert Einstein
Despite the dedication and goodwill of individual politicians and their respective parties, there is strong evidence that our current political system is no longer working at a national, regional, or local level — even after repeated attempts at devolution. We believe the time has come, if not long overdue, for a radical shakeup of the political system and its structures, backed up by a written constitution.
A Union of Equals is about unlocking individual and community voices:
Over 20,000 Supporters
Wherever we live in the UK, too many decisions that shape our daily lives are made in Westminster – far from our homes. A modern Federal UK would change that, bringing decision-making closer to the people affected.
Devolution sounds good on paper, but in practice, it is a muddled, unstable halfway house. It hands out powers without authority, responsibility without sovereignty, and expectations without the constitutional foundations to meet them.
Federalism is different — and here’s why.
In Federal Switzerland, power rests with the people
Here, power ultimately rests with Westminster
Could Federalism Work Here?
The short answer is yes — and remarkably well.
Union of Equals is building a movement for a truly federal United Kingdom — a union where power belongs to the people and the four nations, not borrowed from the centre.
A Federal UK shares power fairly between the UK level and its countries and regions.
A Federal UK keeps the Nation State together on the basis of equality and mutual respect.
Devolution is granted by Westminster and can be changed or removed at any time.
Federalism is different because:
Devolution is permission; Federalism is partnership
Because the UK’s current arrangements are:
A modern, stable constitutional settlement is needed.
Federalism gives every area the power to shape its own future.
Fairness comes from empowerment, not central control.
Communities sit at the heart of a Federal UK.
A Federal UK would grow from the community upward, not Westminster downward.
Power Rooted in England’s Regions
England is the most centralised country in the UK, with almost all political power concentrated in Westminster. We are proposing a new approach: shifting power to England’s local authorities and creating a new style of regional government — enabling every area of the country to take charge of its own future.
Our current system is outdated. It:
A system that is inclusive — one that recognises:
From the bottom upwards, where:
A simple, intuitive process: neighbourhood voices rising through their local authority into their new regional government.
A direct democratic chain — from local to regional — cutting Westminster out of decisions that belong closer to home and enabling every area of the country to take charge of its own future.
Life becomes better — not through ideology, but through shared responsibility and practical democracy.
These are the three questions we’re asked most often about strengthening local councils and how a new style of regional government in England could work for you and your community.
Better targeted resources.
Local decision-making would help create a fairer and more balanced country for future generations.
Planning for the long-term future.
No.
You wouldn’t pay more than you do under the current Westminster system.
The difference is in control.
With a more local, accountable system, you help decide how taxes are raised and how they’re spent. That means clearer priorities, better value for money, and services shaped by the people who use them.
We invite you to get involved in our campaign – Here is how you can:
Tell us what really matters to you and what you’d like to change.
Your voice really does shape what comes next.
Be part of our in-person and online gatherings.
Stay connected as the movement continues to grow.
Join us on the journey ahead.
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Liberating Yorkshire explores what a Union of Equals could look like from England’s largest regions perspective – rooted in Yorkshire’s closely knit identity and long history.
