Attitudes and Behaviours
Opinion
The Problems of EVEL I: Taxation
Why should Scottish MPs vote on English issues, when the same matters are devolved to the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh?
Opinion
Constitutions, Quotas and Women's Political Representation
Constitutional or legislative quotas are becoming an increasingly popular means of addressing the under-representation of women in elected assemblies but, says Meryl Kenny, they can be effect
News
House of Lords Committee Appoints Prof David Bell as Adviser
Professor David Bell, a fellow of the Centre, has been appointed as the specialist adviser to the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee.
Professor Bell, based at the Un
Opinion
Devolving Welfare
As the House of Commons prepares to debate the welfare clauses in the Scotland Bill, Professor Nicola McEwen reflects on some of the challenges and opportunities the new welfare powers may pr
News
New ESRC Fellows Appointed
Professor Nicola McEwen has been appointed to one of four 'Knowledge Exchange' fellowships intended to inform and nuture public discussion around the area of consitutional change.
Opinion
Prof Jeffery Receives Award for 'Impact'
Professor Charlie Jeffery, Fellow of the Centre on Constitutional Change and Senior Vice-Principal of the University of Edinburgh, has received a major award recognising his contribution to public
Opinion
The Benefits of Devolution?
Scotland's much-vaunted belief that it is fairer than the rest of the UK is under the spotlight, says Kirstein Rummery, as new powers reopen old questions about the best way to support disabled
Opinion
To Austerity and Beyond
What’s the fuss about austerity?
Is all the concern about austerity misplaced? The latest labour-market statistics published on Wednesday contained more good news.