devolution

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Some liberal demands for new regulations go too far, too fast, Cantor contended, while conservatives blaming Silicon Valley Bank’s devolution on “woke policies” are “preposterous.”

From Washington Post

He became chief executive as the sun was setting on the last century and as the dawn was rising on the new chapter of devolution.

From BBC

In other words, the big prize of restoring devolution at Stormont in time for the big day may be slipping from their grasp unless the gloom around a potential protocol deal lifts soon.

From BBC

Opposition parties have claimed he was the "worst health secretary since devolution" and that he should be sacked rather than promoted.

From BBC

"The housing crisis is a direct result of years of successive Labour-led governments failing to provide opportunities and build enough houses, with housebuilding falling below levels before devolution."

From BBC