UK GOV:2.1.3.2 English Devolution Flashcards
What is devolution?
The transfer of power from central government to local or regional administrations.
Who established devolution in England?
The New Labour Government in the late 90s.
Which UK nation receives the most funding per capita via the Barnett formula?
Scotland.
What is ‘devo max’?
Full fiscal autonomy for a region. Proposed by Cameron never implemented
What are metro mayors?
Directly elected leaders of a combined authority in English regions.
Since 2014, how many regions in England have negotiated bespoke agreements?
12 regions.
What percentage of England’s population do the 12 regions with metro mayors cover?
48%.
What powers do metro mayors typically have?
- Jobs and skills
- Housing
- Transport
Name one power Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, has negotiated.
Criminal justice.
What act established devolution in London?
The Greater London Authority Act in 1999.
Who was re-elected as London Mayor in 2024?
Sadiq Khan.
What was the voter turnout for the 2024 London mayoral election?
42.8%.
What is the Congestion Charge?
A policy aimed at managing pollution from vehicles in London.
What major financial issue does TfL face as of 2023?
£15.3 billion in debt.
What are Free School Meals?
A program providing free meals for all primary school children in state-funded London schools.
What is the West Lothian Question?
The question of whether MPs from Northern Ireland should vote on matters that do not affect their constituents.
Who is currently leading the consultation on eliminating England’s ‘devolution deserts’?
Deputy PM Angela Rayner.
True or False: Devolution in London has created policies well suited for the entire UK.
False.
Fill in the blank: The __________ charge is a policy that looks to manage pollution from vehicles in London.
Congestion
What challenges exist regarding the establishment of an English Parliament?
Opinions vary among different stakeholders, including MPs and residents.
What is a criticism of devolution in London?
It creates disparity between London and the rest of the UK.
