Andy Burnham says the UK’s devolution settlement is “unravelling,” and he links the situation to political opposition connected to the independence debate in Scotland. The claim is reported by outlets referencing a Sunday newspaper, which says Burnham remains firm in his opposition to a second independence referendum. In response, the SNP disputes or challenges Burnham’s characterisation, arguing that his framing is tied to the independence referendum context rather than to the practical performance of devolution arrangements. While the reports focus on the exchange between Burnham’s position and the SNP’s rebuttal, they do not detail specific policy measures, timelines, or examples of what is “unravelling.” Instead, they centre on the underlying political dispute: whether the controversy around Scottish independence and opposition to a second referendum is influencing or explaining changes to devolution. Overall, the reports present a dispute in which Burnham highlights devolution’s problems and the SNP counters his explanation, with the independence referendum question serving as the central point of contention.