Farage Faces Welsh Backlash Over Devolution Criticism
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage confronts mounting criticism in Wales after branding devolution a 'disaster' and facing protests during his campaign tour through Welsh constituencies.
Category : Devolution
Labour accuses government of 'constitutional vandalism'
Shadow minister Peter Kyle launches scathing attack on government's 'shameful' approach to devolution and demands immediate general election following Welsh First Minister's criticism.
Scottish Government trust hits record low in poll
Public confidence in the Scottish Government has hit an unprecedented low as new polling reveals growing dissatisfaction with devolution and the SNP's leadership.
UK blocks £4M Irish language funds amid Stormont crisis
Westminster confirms it will not release £4 million earmarked for Irish language services in Northern Ireland until devolved government returns to Stormont, sparking political controversy.
Davey's Devolution Demands Threaten Starmer's Agenda
Sir Ed Davey challenges Keir Starmer with bold constitutional demands for Scotland, threatening to derail Labour's political agenda unless enhanced devolution is delivered.
Martin Calls for Stronger UK-Irish Relations Post-Brexit
Irish Taoiseach and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin emphasises the critical importance of enhanced cooperation between Britain and Ireland following Brexit, highlighting shared economic interests and the Northern Ireland peace process.
Irish PM calls for stronger UK relations in Westminster address
Taoiseach Micheál Martin delivers significant speech in Westminster, urging enhanced cooperation between Ireland and Britain while addressing Brexit challenges and future partnership opportunities.
Badenoch under fire for Welsh Government remarks
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch has sparked outrage after referring to the Welsh Government as a 'Labour-run local authority' during a fiery exchange about steel industry policy, prompting accusations of disrespect and constitutional ignorance.
Manchester Football Clubs Back Landmark Devolution Deal
Manchester United and Manchester City join forces with civic leaders to sign historic 'Trailblazer' devolution agreement, granting Greater Manchester unprecedented powers over transport, housing and economic development.
Burnham demands Labour commit to radical devolution
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham challenges Keir Starmer to commit to radical devolution, warning that Westminster's grip on power must be broken to deliver meaningful change for the North.
Starmer plans biggest ever UK power transfer
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer reveals ambitious constitutional reforms to redistribute power across Britain, promising the 'biggest ever transfer of power' from Westminster.
Burnham challenges Starmer on devolution at Labour conference
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham challenges Keir Starmer to deliver genuine devolution as Labour gathers for crucial conference, calling for real power transfer to English regions.
Burnham demands radical devolution for Manchester
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham calls for unprecedented powers and funding transfer from Westminster in landmark speech, positioning the region as trailblazer for English devolution.
Burnham demands radical power shift from Westminster
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham launches blistering critique of Britain's centralised system, calling for urgent devolution to address regional inequality and political disconnect.
Burnham warns Starmer: Don't repeat Blair's devolution mistakes
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham issues crucial advice to Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer about learning from past devolution errors and delivering meaningful regional power.
Burnham demands new powers for Manchester, rivals PM
In a bold speech, Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham calls for significant new powers over housing, transport, and skills, directly challenging Westminster's approach and fuelling speculation about his national ambitions.
Burnham: UK Needs Political Overhaul to Avoid Decline
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham delivers powerful critique of Westminster's centralised power, calling for radical devolution and political reform to rebalance the nation and tackle regional inequality.
Study Exposes Jimmy Kimmel's Partisan Bias in Trump-Biden Jokes
Groundbreaking University of Delaware research uncovers how Jimmy Kimmel's comedy shows significant favouritism toward Joe Biden while relentlessly mocking Donald Trump throughout the 2024 election campaign.
Trump forgot his favourite crisps on UK visit, says Farage
Nigel Farage reveals the former US President's panic over a missing packet of Walkers Ready Salted crisps during his UK visit, highlighting an unexpected diplomatic detail.
Holyrood's Seagull Spat Exposes Scottish Political Crisis
Graham Grant's scathing analysis reveals how a debate about gull droppings in Edinburgh has become a symbol of Holyrood's misplaced priorities and constitutional crisis.
Labour think tank urges Starmer to devolve power to rivals
Keir Starmer faces internal pressure to decentralise power to regional mayors and devolved governments, potentially strengthening his political rivals. The Labour-linked Fabian Society proposes a major constitutional overhaul.
Power Shift: Mayors to Control Local Schools and Hospitals
Exclusive: Whitehall is preparing a major devolution shake-up that could see metro mayors take direct control over local schools, NHS services, and skills budgets, fundamentally reshaping power in England.
Labour to strip SNP of education powers
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson declares a future Labour government would strip the SNP of its control of Scotland's education system, citing years of failure and declining standards.
SNP shelve Scottish immigration powers demand until after election
Scottish ministers face accusations of political posturing after delaying their demand for devolved immigration powers until after the next general election, sparking a fierce constitutional row.
Andy Burnham: The 'King in the North' Challenging Westminster
Exclusive insight into how Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, is building a formidable power base and challenging Westminster's dominance. Is he the most powerful politician outside of London?
Scotland's Devolution Crisis: SNP Minister Must Resign
Exclusive analysis reveals Scotland's governance is in a state of paralysis, with the SNP facing mounting pressure over policy failures and constitutional stagnation. Stephen Daisley's damning indictment demands urgent ministerial accountability.
Foster: Westminster Interference Risks NI Government Collapse
Former DUP leader Arlene Foster issues a stark warning that meddling from London threatens to collapse Stormont's devolved government and undermine the delicate political balance in Northern Ireland.
Swinney: Westminster's approach is 'deeply damaging'
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney delivers a stark warning, accusing the UK government of undermining devolution and damaging bilateral relations with a 'unilateral' and 'high-handed' approach.
Burnham: Labour must devolve power or risk losing the North
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham issues a stark warning to Keir Starmer, demanding a radical devolution of power to English regions as the price for Labour's success in the North.
UK Ministers Get Power to Override Northern Ireland Policies
A controversial new UK law spearheaded by Secretary Hilary Benn grants Westminster unprecedented power to override devolved Northern Ireland policies, sparking a major constitutional clash with unionists and the DUP.
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