Devolution
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.
News
CCC research reflected in key Westminster report on intergovernmental relations.
The report on "The Relationship between the UK and Scottish Governments" issued on Friday 7th June by
Opinion
Boris moves in
The desire to save space lies behind the appendage ‘universally known as AKK’ on stories about the German Defence Minister and CDU leader Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer.
Opinion
The Scottish Parliament is essential to Scottish democracy, but what kind of democracy is it?
The Scottish Parliament is of fundamental importance to Scottish democracy. A well-functioning and effective parliamentary system underpins a well-functioning democratic system.
Opinion
Should the devolved governments fear Westminster politicians bearing gifts?
Boris Johnson’s trip to Edinburgh was accompanied by an announcement of £300 million in spending for the three devolved nations, apparently by-passing the block funding mechanism that has been in o
Opinion
Education and the Scottish Parliament
Education was always destined to be at the heart of the Scottish Parliament’s activities.
Opinion
Social Justice in 2014 and Beyond
The White Paper ‘Scotland’s Future’ which set out a vision for an independent Scotland authored, which was essentially the SNP’s vision for an independent Scotland, stated that: