devolution
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Analysts point to the much greater level of devolution, external in those countries as a reason for this.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
Rain Newton-Smith, head of British employers' lobby group, the CBI, said "business leaders will be encouraged by efforts to use the levers of devolution to spread prosperity across the country".
From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026
BBC Verify has looked at what impact further devolution could be expected to have on economic growth across the UK.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
He proposed the creation of a "No. 10 North" to coordinate the devolution -- a play on words on the prime minister's address at 10 Downing Street.
From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026
It has been necessary to recall the public declarations of statesmen of the Victorian period in order to get a true conception of the devolution movement in proper perspective.
From The New Irish Constitution by Morgan, J. H.
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Human Geography - High School
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