The Death of Local Democracy
“Any political project with radical intentions ought to consider the contrastingly clear, comparatively simple models in most of western Europe: the Spanish structure of municipalities, … Read more
Devolution
Great Charter for Modern Britain
“A Great Charter for Modern Britain would hand power from Westminster to the cities, towns and counties of Britain so as to transform their localities” … Read more
Ordinary Afghans are far more powerful than British citizens
“In a way, he says, ordinary Afghans are far more powerful than British citizens, because at least they feel they can have a role in … Read more
Councils Press Ahead With ‘One Yorkshire’ Devolution Plan
“The One Yorkshire proposal has the cross-party support of 18 authorities and the mayor of the Sheffield City Region, ready to deliver a devolution deal … Read more
Progressive Politics and Identity in England
A couple of interesting articles, both attempting to look deeper into the issues of UK politics – deeper than party politics or the EU Neverendum. … Read more
Dan Jarvis Yorkshire Devolution
“Dan Jarvis used his victory after being elected as Sheffield city region’s mayor to call for a wider devolution deal for Yorkshire. “… the importance … Read more
German Devolved Regions Have No One To Talk To
This is being run as a pro-Brexit story! “Saxony, Germany, wants separate trade deal with the Midlands after Brexit” https://www.itv.com/news/central/2018-03-16/exclusive-saxony-germany-wants-separate-trade-deal-with-the-midlands-after-brexit/
The Issue Of Devolution Is Both The Cause Of Brexit And The Antidote.
The real reason why we are in this Brexit mess is, essentially, because we do not have devolution in England and the UK is one … Read more
Regional Differences Needed In Migration Policies
More calls for regional intelligence: [An IPPR discussion paper] “It calls for regional differences in immigration rules, allowing those that need more people to address … Read more
Home Rule For Yorkshire
A look back to the brave new world that didn’t happen. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2001/nov/12/scotland.devolution2
