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East of England – tired of being forgotten?

March 31, 2015March 31, 2015 by Editor

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Dr. Nick Wright considers the role of the East in forthcoming general election. At his party conference last September, Ed Miliband told activists from the east of England that any Labour victory would come via its constituencies. While it seems likely the region will remain predominantly blue after May 7,…

Simon Wright MP: Devolution to the East

January 12, 2015January 12, 2015 by Editor

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Simon Wright, MP for Norwich South and Private Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minster, responds to the recent debate about Devolution to the East on Eastminster. He argues that there is 'there is no demand for extra layers of politicians or administrative institutions' and the answer is 'devolution on demand'. [caption…

Devolution to the East of England?

December 17, 2014January 5, 2015 by Editor

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The Editor, Toby James, introduces a selection of posts about whether power should be devolved from London to the East of England. The UK constitution has been sent into a state of flux. Power has traditionally been centralised in London. Civil servants in Whitehall have had the task of carrying out…

Charles Clarke: Devolution to the East

December 17, 2014December 17, 2014 by Editor

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Charles Clarke outlines how devolution to the East could be achieved through local government restructuring and an elected East of England regional assembly. [caption id="attachment_304" align="alignright" width="197"] Charles Clarke, Visiting Professor at the University of East Anglia[/caption] The outcome of last September’s referendum on Scottish independence has pushed devolution of power in…

George Nobbs: The government’s proposals for devolution are devised to fend off any real transfer of powers

December 17, 2014December 17, 2014 by Editor

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George Nobbs, the Leader of Norfolk County Council, argues that devolution is needed that the current government’s proposals don't go far enough. Let me say from the start, that I’ve been in favour of devolving power to the historic regions of England for about as long as I’ve been interested in politics…

The Case for Regional Devolution

December 17, 2014 by Editor

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In the wake of the Scottish Referendum, questions concerning the very nature of Britain’s democracy have become a key talking point. Michael Dawson explores the merits of regional devolution and why the political class are suddenly running scared. In a recent interview, Chukka Umunna called for power to be given…

The West Lothian question? Or the Westminster question? An initial Green response to the Smith Commission

November 27, 2014December 17, 2014 by Editor

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Dr. Rupert Read reflects on the consequences of the Smith Commission for UK democracy and argues for a constitutional convention to give an opportunity to fully consider the constitution that is needed. So, the Smith Commission has reported. This is a big big day for British democracy. Our common future depends on…