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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.

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.

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.

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’.

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.

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.

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