devolution
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In October, the first ministers of Wales and Scotland met with Prime Minister Andy Burnham in Glasgow for the National Economic Council, where devolution and funding were discussed.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026
Burnham also said the UK government will now look at arrangements for further devolution of employment support.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
John Swinney said while he and Burnham disagree on independence, the meeting was "a welcome start" on further devolution.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
In the context of reindustrialisation, Burnham added this could be more devolution of innovation funding.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
That devolution to a local authority, or to local authorities, is the proper remedy for evils affecting Great Britain and Ireland, has been, for various reasons, admitted by responsible statesmen during the last fifty years.
From The New Irish Constitution by J. H. Morgan
"Oh," said Mrs. Germain, absorbed by the devolutions of the tale.
From Rest Harrow A Comedy of Resolution by Maurice Henry Hewlett
It did, however, mean an increasing pressure on the government for fresh devolutions of authority.
From The New World of Islam by Lothrop Stoddard
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