Devolution
Three victories that strain the union
The strength of the SNP and Welsh Labour shows the scale of the task in holding the union together – now the prime minister’s biggest challenge
Johnson can block a Scottish independence referendum – but that will not secure the long-term future of the UK
Akash Paun warns the road to a Scottish independence referendum will not be easy
Elections 2021: what did we learn?
On 6 May 2021, also known as ‘Super Thursday’, elections took place across England, Scotland and Wales.
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.
In conversation with Michael Russell MSP, Scotland's Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution
Michael Russell speaks to Akash Paun about the Scottish parliament election, and the SNP's strategy or securing a second independence referendum.
Welsh independence
Does the Welsh public support independence?
Devolved public services
Since their creation in 1999, the devolved governments have chosen to fund and run public services in very different ways.
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
Senedd Cymru (Welsh parliament)
The Senedd Cymru (Welsh parliament) in Cardiff is the devolved legislature of Wales.
Scottish parliament
The Scottish parliament at Holyrood in Edinburgh is the devolved legislature of Scotland.