UK Goverment: Consitution - 2.1.3 English Devolution Flashcards
What has the government negotiated since 2014?
Bespoke agreements with 12 regions in England, covering 48% of England’s population.
What are metro mayors?
Directly elected leaders of a combined authority (the councils of the local area).
What powers do metro mayors typically have?
Powers over jobs and skills, housing, and transport.
What additional powers has Andy Burnham negotiated for Greater Manchester?
Criminal justice, health and social care, public ownership of buses.
What established devolution in London?
The Greater London Authority Act in 1999.
What does the London Assembly do?
Oversees the work of a directly elected mayor.
Who was reelected as London Mayor in 2024?
Sadiq Khan (Labour).
What was the voter turnout for the 2024 London Mayor election?
42.8%.
What are the Congestion Charge and ULEZ?
Policies that manage pollution from vehicles in London.
What backlash occurred regarding the ULEZ extension in 2022?
Backlash from residents and government due to potential impact on poorer Londoners.
Who manages London’s transport?
The mayor of London.
What was TfL’s debt as of 2023?
£15.3 billion.
What initiative was introduced for primary school children in London in 2024?
All primary school children in state funded London Schools receive free school meals (costing £140m).
What consultation is currently underway under the Labour government?
Consultation led by Deputy PM Angela Rayner on eliminating England’s ‘devolution deserts’.
What is the West Lothian Question?
A case study involving 8 DUP MPs voting to remove thousands of Free School Meals in England, impacting only England.Their decision would not impact their constituents in Northern Ireland, as education is a devolved issue.
