Burnham’s devolution is a step in the right direction
Burnham’s devolution reminds me of Lib Dems’s adhoc devolution-on-demand. A step in the right direction, maybe, but a deeply flawed idea as an end itself. … Read more
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Genuine levelling up means a transfer of real power
He has a lot to do with the problem but even Mandelson can see the correct solution; “This needs to be combined with our clear … Read more
A federal England like a federal Germany
The article? Meh… but here is a great comment: “Britain or at least England, needs proper regional governments with enough local power to resist Westminster … Read more
Too much London…
“A less-dominant London might make England feel more united, and less like half a country with a huge city-state attached.” If you ain’t talking about … Read more
Northern Independence Party vs Wessex Regionalists
“We’re not all Tories and the South – even after deducting the oft-missed Midlands in-between – isn’t all one place. The regions east and west … Read more
You can’t have a four member federation and pretend that a Scottish resident doesn’t have ten times the voice of an English one
The long-term sustainable federation is something like a 12-member one, of the three Celtic nations with English regions. Take the idea to the logical conclusion, … Read more
Restless in Wales
Welsh Labour leader, Mark Drakeford, says “There is no institutional architecture to make the United Kingdom work. It is all ad hoc, random, and made … Read more
Labour and Lib Dem Alliance for reform against Tory status quo and SNP independence
“Under the influence of former Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Labour are exploring reform once more, which presents an opportunity for our two parties to work … Read more
A discussion about devolution and federation
“I’m all for ditching FPTP and had thought PR could be better but can you tell me about regional devolution and how it will affect … Read more
UK risks becoming a failed state without reform
“Mr Brown – who advocates a federal system with more power for nations and regions – says the pandemic has “brought to the surface tensions … Read more
