From Homerule movements to devolution of powers Flashcards
Home rule movement
The gov of a colony, a dependent country origin by its own citizens
Devolution
The act of giving power to an authority or gov in a local region (self gov)
1934
The Scottish National Party
1980-1990
Revival of Scottish nationalism
First referendum?
1979
Why 1st referendum?
_ bc the had distinctive culture and language
_ bc Scotland had more financial independence
_disatisfied with the Labour Party in England
When was the 2nd referendum?
1997
What was the 2nd referendum about?
Creation of national assemblies and Power to raise taxes for those assemblies
Decision after 2nd referendum ?
Scotland was in favour but not Wales so did a new referendum to take major decisions themselves in 2011
What is the anomaly of England?
The question of whether England should have its own parliament or not.
2015-2021
EVEL= legislation on Eng apprived by a maj. of England representatives
2021
All GB can cote English matters