A second Brexit referendum: the practical questions
Akash Paun
19 July 2018

The possibility of a second Brexit referendum is being discussed more widely at Westminster. But, Akash Paun argues, before anyone can decide whether it would be a good idea, a number of thorny issues must be addressed about how it would work.

Brexit / Devolution / Parliament
The Scottish Parliament has rejected the Brexit bill – are we heading for a second independence referendum?
Akash Paun
15 May 2018

The Scottish Parliament has denied consent to the EU Withdrawal Bill. Akash Paun argues that the Prime Minister now faces an unpalatable choice: concede defeat or help the SNP make the case for indyref2.

Brexit / Brexit > Brexit & Devolution / Brexit > Parliament / Devolution
Metro mayors are a good start
Christopher Caden
02 May 2018

Devolution in England applies to less than half the country. This needs putting right, says Christopher Caden.

Devolution / Public services
Westminster is taking Edinburgh and Cardiff to court – but it faces difficulties even if it wins
Akash Paun
17 April 2018

The UK Government has referred the Scottish and Welsh EU continuity bills to the Supreme Court. Akash Paun and Christopher Caden argue that this will do little to resolve the underlying problem of poor relations between the UK and devolved governments.

Brexit / Brexit > Brexit & Devolution / Devolution
The Wales Act: a new dawn for Welsh devolution?
Jack Kellam
11 April 2018

The Wales Act 2017 was supposed to herald a new dawn for Welsh devolution. But instead, argues Jack Kellam, the act facilitated a breakdown in trust between the UK and Welsh governments.

Devolution
Tax devolution is welcome – but the system increasingly lacks coherence
Akash Paun
04 April 2018

April 2018 marks the latest step in the process of tax devolution. Akash Paun argues that these are important reforms, but the system is increasingly complex, making the case for a full review of how devolved and local government is funded.

Devolution / Whitehall Monitor / Whitehall Monitor > Government finances
The Welsh and Scottish continuity bills have been published, but challenges remain
Jack Kellam
06 March 2018

With the Welsh and Scottish governments taking steps to pre-empt the EU Withdrawal Bill through their own continuity bills, the UK has moved a step closer to constitutional crisis, argues Jack Kellam.

Brexit / Brexit > Brexit & Devolution / Devolution
Scotland and Wales reject the Government’s latest Brexit offer – what next?
Akash Paun
27 February 2018

In the Government’s latest Brexit speech, David Lidington appealed to the Scottish and Welsh Governments to compromise on the EU Withdrawal Bill. But Akash Paun fears that agreement is now beyond reach.

Brexit / Brexit > Brexit & Devolution / Devolution
Direct rule for Northern Ireland?
Jack Kellam
21 February 2018

With an imminent resumption of devolved government in Northern Ireland increasingly unlikely, Jack Kellam explains what a return to direct rule would mean.

Brexit > Brexit & Devolution / Devolution
How the UK and devolved governments can agree on the EU Withdrawal Bill
Akash Paun
15 February 2018

The UK and devolved governments are edging towards agreement on the EU Withdrawal Bill. Akash Paun says a deal hinges on both sides making significant concessions.

Brexit / Brexit > Brexit & Devolution / Devolution

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