Devolution
The United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020
The steps the UK government needs to take to manage the UK internal market and ensure it works in the long-term.
Boris Johnson needs answers for the challenges he faces in each part of the UK
Jess Sargeant sets the scene for a year which may well be the UK government’s last chance to hold together the four nations of the United Kingdom
Failure to prepare is not a reason for governments to postpone elections
Akash Paun says ministers explore all possible ways to organise the elections safely before putting democracy on hold
Joint Committee's Brexit agreement must mean better Northern Ireland protocol cooperation
The UK and the EU reaching an agreement over the application of the Northern Ireland protocol is an opportunity to pursue a more constructive approach
The government needs to devolve infrastructure decision making and spending
The government has made a mistake by continuing with competitive levelling up funds
What next for Scotland? The independence question and the future of the UK
Support for Scottish independence is rising, with opinion polls showing a clear majority of Scots wanting Scotland to leave the UK.
Barnett formula
The Barnett formula is used by the UK Treasury to calculate the annual block grants for the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish governments.
After Boris Johnson’s “disaster” remark, here’s how to judge devolution
The prime minister’s remark that devolution has been a disaster may itself prove to have been a disaster for his campaign to keep the union together
The EU should be flexible on the Northern Ireland protocol
It is in the interest of the EU – as well as the people of Northern Ireland – to minimise the impact of the protocol
Boris Johnson’s leadership is on the line in second coronavirus lockdown
It was a step the prime minister clearly did not want to take.