Devolution in England Flashcards

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What are Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat opinions on Regional Devolution?

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  • opposed by conservatives as diminishes the power of the state
  • mostly supported by Labour but fear regions may compete with one another
  • Supported by Liberal Democrats as part of their belief in decentralisation
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Powers/ introduction of the Greater London Assembly?

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  • Labour held a referendum in 1998 for an elected Mayor and Assembly - 72% yes vote 34% turnout
  • powers over transportation, policing, housing etc
  • Uses AMS
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Devolution for North East England

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  • Referendums proposed were cancelled in Yorkshire and North West England - few real powers were offered 78% NO vote
  • Mayor of North East was elected on 7th of May 2024
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Five arguments for an English Parliament?

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  • Would end asymmetric devolution
  • Would end West Lothian question
  • Decentralise Government to England
  • Could be a federal UK
  • Could be based in the North
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Arguments Against an English Parliament?

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  • Would almost replicate the UK Parliament
  • Would dominate the other assemblies
  • Very little support for this proposal
  • Would increase nationalism in the other three countries
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