devolution
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Stormont's finance minister has been making the case to the Treasury to restore the "stabilisation fund" - additional one-off funding which accompanied the restoration of devolution in 2024, which has now ended.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
Mackay said the party would stretch the powers of devolution "to their limits" to deliver a "fairer and better future".
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
Ap Iorwerth said the 7 May poll was the "most important election in the history of devolution".
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
"In Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, there are clearly reserved areas of governmental responsibilities and this government is committed to upholding this devolution settlement with mutual respect and partnership."
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
At the present moment we have in the case of Scotland devolution in a state of arrested development.
From The New Irish Constitution by Morgan, J. H.
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Human Geography - High School
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