Devolution
Publication
Will a no deal Brexit lead to the break-up of the UK?
The chance of the UK leaving the European Union without a deal in place has increased significantly since the election of Boris Johnson to the roles of leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Mi
Opinion
The Scottish Party System at 20
In his contribution to devolution at twenty, Malcolm Harvey reflects on the changing Scottish party system.
Opinion
Devolution in the UK: governing each NHS with one hand clapping?
Gwyn Bevan of the LSE reflects on devolution and the NHS in his contribution to the devolution at twenty series.
Opinion
Looking back five years on….
Brexit has shown that a referendum cannot resolve complex questions...It may give authority to a broad framework and guidance on a direction of travel but will not bring finality. Too much will be
Opinion
Devolution, the Third Sector Partnership and Equalities in Wales
In her contribution to our series on devolution at twenty, Amy Sanders examines the statutory Partnership between the Welsh Government and the third sector and assesses
Opinion
Local Government: Time to Ditch the Whitehall Model?
In his contribution to the devolution at twenty series, Neil McGarvey of the University of Strathclyde examines the effect of devolution on local government, arguing that it is time for change.
Opinion
Devolution at Twenty: Embedding a New Constitutional Paradigm
As the Scottish Parliament returns from recess, Aileen McHarg of Durham University analyses the constitutional logic of Scottish devolution.
Opinion
Devolving welfare: Creating a velvet glove or dismantling the iron fist?
In her contribution to our series on devolution at twenty, Dr Hayley Bennett highlights the importance of examining both policy ideas and implementation approaches for devolved social sec
Opinion
The evolving civil service
When devolution started, the civil service was not fully let go by the UK Government.