Simply blocking a second Scottish independence referendum could increase support for one
Jess Sargeant
15 August 2019

Pressure is growing in Scotland for a second independence referendum, but relying on the UK government’s power to block one will ultimately prove counterproductive, argues Jess Sargeant.
Brexit > Brexit & Devolution / Devolution
No-deal Brexit and a quick return to power sharing in Northern Ireland don’t go together
Jill Rutter
31 July 2019

The prime minister is on the final leg of his “awesome foursome” tour. He says his priority is to restore power sharing in Northern Ireland – but his Brexit strategy means he will end up imposing direct rule.
Brexit / Brexit > Brexit & Devolution / Devolution
The latest Northern Ireland Bill could cause problems for the Government
Jess Sargeant
08 July 2019

MPs in Westminster face a complicated choice between respecting Northern Ireland’s devolved settlement and legislating on UK-wide human rights issues, argues Jess Sargeant.
Devolution
The Citizens’ Assembly of Scotland must bridge the divides in Scottish politics
Jess Sargeant
28 June 2019

The Citizens’ Assembly of Scotland is an innovative approach but it needs buy-in from across the political spectrum, argues Jess Sargeant.
Brexit > Brexit & Devolution / Devolution
Northern Irish power-sharing talks must be a UK government priority
Jess Sargeant
13 May 2019

The Government must not let Brexit distract from making a success of renewed power-sharing talks in Northern Ireland, writes Jess Sargeant.
Devolution / Parliament
Three things the new Welsh First Minister needs to do
Lucy Valsamidis
11 December 2018

On 12 December the Welsh Assembly is set to vote in Carwyn Jones’ successor. Lucy Valsamidis says that whoever gets elected, they will have to fight to defend the constitutional role of the Assembly.
Devolution
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

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