has devolution been a success? Flashcards
yes - political representation
devolution has improved political representation and perceived legitimacy of government
there is evidence that it has improved legitimacy in scotland and wales
no - hope that it would make politics more collaborative and representative
evidence that devolved bodies are beginning to behave just like westminster
e.g. nicola sturgeon scandal - was first minister of scotland - issue around party finances during her time as SNP leader
yes - Northern Ireland
has largely reduced violence through the good friday agreement
yes - hope that it would improve economic performance, public services and policies
-in 2007 wales introduced an end to prescription charges, with N. I. following in 2010 and scotland following in 2011
-scotland made it illegal to smoke indoors in 2006, the rest of the UK followed in 2007
-scotland created their own tax bands
-stamp duty is different in scotland and wales
-good reforms e.g. Durham Tees Valley Airport returning to public ownershio may not have happenend without a ‘metro mayor’
no - hope that it would improve economic performance, public services and policies
-policies and public services in public bodies haven’t changed much
- often they haven’t been very successful e.g. in wales they abolished national tests for 11 and 14 year olds, buy since then literacy maths and science standards have declined
-most areas in England lack devolution deals - only 10 in england
what was the 1st decade of devolution like?
smooth, devolved budgets grew
what was the 2nd decade of devolution like?
brexit made things harder and there were lots of budget cuts
