More powers over transport should be put in the hands of communities, says Fabian report
The Fabian Society this week has produced a new report calling for wide scale transfer of powers away…
Devolution
Letting go of the Westminster comfort blanket
Tory and Labour Council leaders unite to say ‘It’s England’s turn now’ for fair funding and local power.…
How Labour MPs fought to stop devolution of abortion law to Holyrood
Labour fought to ensure that recommendations for devolution of abortion laws were watered down in the Smith Commission…
Labour will implement Smith Commission proposals in first Queen’s Speech, pledges Miliband
Ed Miliband today said that the vow he made to radically devolve powers to Holyrood during the referendum…
The Smith Commission is an opportunity for Scotland – and maybe for England and Wales too
This morning, the Smith Commission’s recommendations have been announced, as Westminster continues to make good (and then some)…
Labour will move civil service jobs out of London
Tonight, Ed Balls will give a speech in Birmingham where he’ll explain that the as part of a…
Labour looks set to back income tax devolution to Scotland
Yesterday we reported that Alistair Darling has advised against proposals that would see complete powers over income tax be…
Weekly Survey: Scottish income tax, Rochester & Strood by-election and Thornberry’s resignation
Former Chancellor and chair of the Better Together campaign Alistair Darling weighed in on matters of fiscal devolution…
Darling warns devolving income tax to Scotland would be a mistake
Alistair Darling, former Chancellor and the person who headed up the Better Together campaign, has said that powers…
Gordon Brown outlines proposals for a stronger Scottish Parliament
Today Gordon Brown will give a speech to the 17th State Of The City Economy Conference in Glasgow…
