Scotland is a warning of what Andy Burnham’s devolution experiment will look likeJohn Swinney's food price cap policy has been dubbed 'economics of the madhouse'For an idea of what left-wing devolution yields, look no further than Scotland, where SNP statist’s efforts to extort the wealthy have backfired, writes Joseph DinnageFor a socialist, Andy Burnham has a funny approach to central government. To avoid forking cash over to the state, wealthy Brits north of the border have been creative, paying themselves in dividends or sacrificing income for pensions contributions. Read more Burnham accused of imposing ‘top–down’ devolutionIs this what Burnham’s devolution revolution will look like? Despite being PM and having been in politics since the 90s, Burnham’s devolution project will have the effect of positioning his opponents as the Westminster establishment. Devolution should mean the freedom for Britain’s nations and regions to drop burdensome laws and regulations in order to respond nimbly to local needs.