Biography
Dr Jack Newman is a Research Associate at the University of Manchester.
His research considers how place-based policymaking is affected by the structure of multi-level systems. In simple terms: how do we move power downwards in a way that improves local policy and services? This includes an ongoing focus on spatial inequalities: how do we decentralise in way that benefits disadvantaged places? Jack is particularly interested in the geographic distribution of governance, productivity, and public health.
During his time at the Bennett Institute for Public Policy, Jack collaborated with the Institute for Government on a review of the UK Constitution. With Professor Michael Kenny, he co-authored a major report on English governance, Devolving English Government. He also helped establish the constitutional review’s guest paper series.
In recent years, Jack has also worked on research projects at the Universities of Bristol, Manchester, Surrey, and Leeds. He has made important additions to the national policy debate, through both his written work (in blogs, media, journals, and think tank reports), and his spoken contributions (in public panels, policy roundtables, podcasts, and government committees). He has impacted issues around English devolution, local accountability, policy geographies, and public health.
