Issues With Devolution

Question 1

Why is the breakdown of union an issue

Answer 1

-original conservative view since SNP in Scotland want independence for Scotland + nationalists NI want unification with repub of Ireland
-long term break up in UK inevitable

Question 2

How is devolution leading to federalism

Answer 2

-although Westminster retains legal sovereignty
-political + national sovereignty lost to regions
-devolution first step to federalism

Question 3

How did the referendums in north eng 2004 become an issue

Answer 3

-it reflected regional assemblies
-left England without regional representation while MPs from other regions may still vote on England issues
-West Lothian question remains unresolved