Devolution
The Wales Act: a new dawn for Welsh devolution?
It is unlikely that the Wales Act 2017 will be the lasting devolution settlement previously envisaged. Instead, more constitutional churn lies ahead.
Devolution after Brexit
All four governments of the UK – Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Westminster – must go back to the drawing board to redefine their relationships
Tax devolution is welcome – but the system increasingly lacks coherence
There is a strong case for a review of how devolved and local government is funded.
Tax and devolution
Why are taxes being devolved?
The Welsh and Scottish continuity bills have been published, but challenges remain
The Scottish and Welsh governments' continuity bills have edged intergovernmental relations closer to a constitutional crisis.
Scotland and Wales reject the Government’s latest Brexit offer – what next?
Negotiations between the UK and devolved governments are at risk of failure.
Direct rule for Northern Ireland?
The UK Government might feel it needs to accept DUP leader Arlene Foster’s demand for “‘Her Majesty’s government to… start making policy decisions”.
How the UK and devolved governments can agree on the EU Withdrawal Bill
A deal on the EU WIthdrawal Bill hinges on both the UK and devolved governments making significant concessions.
David Jones
David Jones reflects on his year as a minister in the new Department for Exiting the EU and also his time at the Welsh Office.
Sewel convention
How the Sewel convention works in practice and what happens when devolved consent is withheld.