devolution
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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
McArthur's assisted dying bill was the third to have come before the Scottish Parliament since devolution in 1999, but the first to make it past a stage one vote.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 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
The UK government said it is "fully committed to devolution and continue to work in genuine partnership with devolved governments".
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
The estate and revenues of Wychwood went to the younger son—a devolution which afforded to all the country people unfeigned satisfaction, as removing the curse under which they devoutly believed the family to exist.
From Nevermore by Bolderwood, Rolf
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Human Geography - High School
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