devolution

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Indeed just five MSPs who were present at the dawn of devolution are standing again.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

"We are fully committed to devolution and continue to work in genuine partnership with the devolved governments, while delivering directly across the UK where we have the powers and responsibility to do so," they added.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

"And so again, we've seen the devolution of the discourse. How do we come back from a place that we have fallen into?"

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

"But we also need to look at the devolution of rail infrastructure, youth justice, probation, and the transfer of the Crown Estate, that's so important for us in Wales," she added.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

The devolution may be large or small, confined or comprehensive.

From The New Irish Constitution by Morgan, J. H.