Sentences with phrase «political devolution»

But the process of putting the policy into place was hugely slowed as a result of the political devolution process, Chaudhry said.

The formula is named after Joel Barnett, who devised it in 1978 [2] while Chief Secretary to the Treasury, as a short - term solution to minor Cabinet disputes in the runup to planned political devolution in 1979.

This has been the case in my own country, Wales, since the onset of political devolution in 1999.

Thus, political devolution, economic development and nation - state re-scaling processes are merging and becoming intertwined, thereby establishing a new European regional order characterised by the presence of city - regional small nations as new key players.

Not exact matches

The exhaustion of Western political culture and the devolution of ground - level politics in the North Atlantic world into a shouting match between the forces of political correctness and the forces of a new «populism» make us singularly vulnerable to this cooler Cold War.

Third, the lack of clear goals is indicative of a much wider and fundamental issue: how do processes of devolution fit into the wider constitutional and political framework of the UK?

The process of devolution that has occurred since the Scottish Referendum is one we would argue has ostensibly been a top down exercise based on political calculation.

Salmond recalls, for example, suggesting to David Cameron shortly after he became prime minister that he should «spring a political surprise and implement radical devolution», although he seemed surprised when the PM gave this «devo - max» idea «short shrift».

The final, and in some ways most damning, objection to the proposed new Government arrangement for Greater Manchester is that it is being imposed by central government dictat, accepted by a local political elite who have chosen to compromise on this in order to get the devolution of powers and resources they crave.

«Scots expect a greater say in what they spend and how they are taxed to pay for it and there is now broad political commitment to the devolution of greater powers to Scotland.

«If you are in the business of devolution, if you understand that is the political message of the time then it does seem to me that London has to retain funds to do things like build council houses.

One of the most striking aspects in the current debate on devolution in the North of England is that the main actors (local governments, leaders» boards, political parties, business organisations, etc.) seem to work in isolation — each devising their own plans, often irrespective (or wary) of the positions of the others.

Genuine power devolution and resource control is a crucial factor in addressing the concerns of the Baloch population and there was overwhelming agreement on bringing them back into the mainstream through meaningful political dialogue.

With Scottish politics now dominated by two big parties, small parties under pressure and women's representation on the wane, the Electoral Reform Society say action is now needed to ensure that Scotland's political system can continue to meet the original aspirations and expectations of the advocates of devolution.

In 2014 the push for devolution became a major political issue.

The elephant in the room of political reform is the governance of England in light of devolution to the other home nations.

But it remains to be seen whether these political forces will gain enough momentum, either in the election or in the post-May 7 scenario, to make their democratic devolution claims resonate in the corridors of Westminster.

Political elites from various parties recognise that some form of English balancing of the asymmetric devolution settlement is necessary.

Like the title of his recent book, My Scotland, Our Britain, and his post-referendum agenda for further devolution to Scotland and broader constitutional reform, Brown's vision has offered no place for or political recognition for England as a nation.

Late in the campaign, amid polls showing a potential Yes vote for Scottish independence and panic among the Westminster political class, it was he who got each of the main UK parties to sign up to the now infamous «Vow» promising further devolution.

My general research interests encompass: British executive - legislative relations; UK constitutional politics and reform; devolution in the UK; issues of political disengagement and democratic renewal.

Birmingham is a tale of two cities headed up historically by a political leadership historically consumed with the toxic notion of legacy, be that a shiny new library or a fantasy of devolution.

This, it is argued, leads to poor quality political institutions and ultimately the break - up of the political system through devolution or secession.

Northern devolution, for example, ought not to be settled just by negotiations between UK and city - level political elites.

His belief in a Northern Powerhouse and his devolution of powers and funds to Manchester suggests that he is also the political heir to the great Joseph Chamberlain.

Ed Miliband will broaden his drive for the devolution of political and economic power to the cities and regions, and away from London, by saying he wants an elected second chamber completely recast as representative of the cities, regions and nations of the UK.

We need to be looking at how different political cultures of representation are emerging - for example in the context of devolution - and putting existing constitutional arrangements under serious critical scrutiny.

Plaid's Parliamentary leader Jonathan Edwards tells Political Editor Adrian Masters why he condemns a «watered - down» Wales bill that he claims leaves Wales with «second rate devolution.»

«We have a problem with our political positioning in the post devolution age where the party particularly at the UK level has never been comfortable with success in the Scottish parliament and has always tried to see things through a UK prism rather than a Scottish prism.

The cross-party commitment to introduce legislation to achieve further devolution in Scotland and the establishment of the Smith Commission to inform that process show that constitutional change can be achieved — and can be achieved quickly — when the political will exists.

Peter Hain said he wanted devolution restored but added the recent series of missed deadlines was undermining public confidence in the political process.

In my view, continued instability and underdevelopment in Nigeria would be addressed only by returning to a genuine federal system that allows autonomy and devolution of power to the states or regions (now called geo - political zones)

First Minister Carwyn Jones talks to BBC Wales» political editor Nick Servini about the Welsh government's record in the 15 years since devolution.

The Welsh Liberal Democrat leader, Kirsty Williams, will today challenge the other Welsh political parties to support further devolution of powers to Wales.

The body in question, the Political and Constitutional Reform Select Committee, had previously produced penetrating reports on English devolution, the need for a Constitutional Convention, Parliamentary boundaries, the future for Scotland, improving the legislative process, voter disengagement, the gagging bill, etc. — enough critical analysis for a domineering Conservative majority to want to get rid of it.

This link - up with not only the UUP but also the DUP threatens to undermine all that has been achieved in terms of devolution and power - sharing over the last 15 years in the interest of selfish party political gain.»

Before the colonial interventions of the west, the distinctive features of our socio — political system were cultural plurality, devolution of political power at all levels and the participatory mode of governance from the grassroots to the top.

But Nick Gibb, the schools minister, has insisted that the policy represents «devolution in its purest form», and denied claims by Labour MP Jonathan Reynolds that his government was executing a «top - down re-organisation of a public service» for political reasons.

The changes seem to have re-centralised Pakistan's efforts to deal with climate change, despite the devolution of political power.

This post focuses on the decisions made in relation to the more legally significant claim that this Article 50 notice could not be given without Parliamentary approval, rather than those made in relation to the devolution claims — although in terms of practical political impact, a ruling that the devolved assemblies had to approve the giving of notice would have been far more disruptive to the Government's plans.