Breaking down England's fiscal devolution plans
David Phillips of the IFS tells LocalGov why England's regional finance reforms are modest by global comparison and what ministers still need to get right.
Scottish elections 2021: SNP secures fourth consecutive victory
08/05/2021 The SNP has won three key seats in the 2021 Scottish elections, although it is unclear if they have done enough to secure a majority before the second day of counting. |
Young people ‘excluded’ from politics, youth parliament warns
05/02/2016 The Scottish Youth Parliament has renewed calls for young people to be given the vote and encouraged to take part in politics. |
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Avoid ‘ill-thought-out’ devolution following Scottish No vote
19/09/2014 Ministers have been urged to avoid rushing through ‘ill-thought-out structural change’ in light of the recent spate of devolution pledges extended to Scotland. |
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Councils call for ‘genuine’ devolution of powers
19/09/2014 Councils across England have welcomed the promise of greater fiscal freedoms from David Cameron, but warn Whitehall should not impose a ‘one size fits all’ approach to devolution. |
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Scotland’s ‘No’ vote ‘momentous’ for finance and housing
19/09/2014 Business and housing leaders have welcomed Scotland’s decision to remain part of the United Kingdom, labelling the choice ‘momentous’. |
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PM concedes greater English devolution following Scottish 'no' vote
19/09/2014 Prime Minister David Cameron has promised greater devolution to England’s cities, as a constitutional revolution looks to be set in train - after Scottish voters rejected moves to full independence in yesterday’s referendum. |
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Fiscal autonomy should not be exclusive to Scotland says LGA
11/09/2014 Council leaders in England and Wales have called for greater fiscal freedoms following the government’s pledge to devolve more powers to Scotland. |
