devolution
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Burnham, who was sworn in as the new MP for Makerfield last week, said this radical devolution of power was essential for delivering higher economic growth in all parts of 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
Scotland has had extensive devolution, with the Scottish parliament now holding powers covering health, education, local government, environment, justice and policing.
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
Children could be adopted, and there was the utmost freedom as regards the devolution of property, which could be 'tied up' by will.
From A Primer of Assyriology by Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry)
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Human Geography - High School
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