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The fiscal position of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Breaking away from the UK would leave Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland facing sizeable fiscal deficits.
What the European Super League tells us about prime ministerial priorities
A dynamic prime minister did whatever it took to see off a threat to (one of our) national games
Welsh independence
Does the Welsh public support independence?
Lord Speaker
What is the role of the Lord Speaker?
Devolved public services
Since their creation in 1999, the devolved governments have chosen to fund and run public services in very different ways.
Finding the right skills for the civil service
What skills the civil service has and those it needs to meet the demands of government in the coming years.
Northern Ireland Functioning of Government Act 2021
The Functioning of Government Act 2021 is a law that reforms the rules surrounding ministers, special advisers, transparency and lobbying for Northern
The UK government must take responsibility for making the Northern Ireland protocol work
Making the government’s protocol work in Northern Ireland would help reduce current tensions
Senedd Cymru (Welsh parliament)
The Senedd Cymru (Welsh parliament) in Cardiff is the devolved legislature of Wales.
Parliament must be afforded proper scrutiny of any Covid passport scheme
The government should introduce a bill to ensure the Covid passport scheme receives proper parliamentary scrutiny