devolution
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Phillips' departure followed Miatta Fahnbulleh's resignation as minister for devolution, faith and communities.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
You can find out more about devolution and reserved powers here.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
Some of the issues cover areas where the Scottish Parliament has limited power because of how devolution works.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
This led to public votes about devolution in Scotland and Wales in 1997, and on both sides of the Northern Irish/Irish border in 1998 as part of the Good Friday Agreement.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
The devolution scheme ascribed to Lord Dunraven, the late Captain Shaw, and others, was said to have received the viceroy's benediction.
From The Viceroys of Ireland by O'Mahony, Charles
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Human Geography - High School
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