What did the 2004 North East England Devolution referendum determine?
People did not want devolution to the North East of England. The turnout was 48%, with a "no" vote of 78%
List three devolved powers afforded to Scotland
The economy (rate of taxation), education, health, justice, rural affairs, housing, environment, equal opportunities, consumer advocacy and advice, transport and taxation.
What is meant by direct rule and when was the last time it occured?
Dirext rule is when parliament suspends devolved powers and is instead ruled directly by parliament
Northern Ireland from 2002-2007
How many city regions have elected "metro" mayors?
7
Until what year was Welsh devolution purely administrative?
2011
Did the Scottish government need to consult Parliament to approve the 2014 Scottish independance referendum?
Yes, beacause parliament holds sovereignty over this area
London has the most devolved powers. What do these include?
Policing
Transport
Economic development
What year did Scotland scrap tuition fees?
What year did they end prescription charges?
2007
2010
What is the Miller case (in relation to Brexit)?
The Supreme Court confirmed that the devolved bodies are subservient to Parliament and that they had no right to be consulted or to approve of the triggering of Article 50
The fact that devolved regions MPs can vote on matters that only affect England, but English MPs can't vote on matters that only affect a devolved region
What further powers did the 2016 Scotland Act devolve?
Income tax and welfare
During the period of direct rule in NI, how many Acts did parliament pass in NI?
15
What year was Andy Burnham elected mayor of Manchester?
2017
In what year did the Welsh assembly change it's name to the Welsh parliament and what did this demonstrate?
2020. Demonstrates an increase of legislative power
What percentage of the UK population does England make up?
84%