House of Lords reform Archives

3 03, 2023

Federalism, Confederalism and Reform of the UK Constitution
Federalism, Confederalism and Reform of the UK Constitution
Devolution, Scotland, UK Constitution, Video

Federalism, Confederalism and Reform of the UK Constitution

By Federal Trust|2023-03-03T15:57:19+00:00March 3rd, 2023|Categories: Devolution, Scotland, UK Constitution, Video|Tags: House of Lords reform, Jim Gallagher UK constitution, Scottish independence, UK constitution, UK devolution|

In this recorded session, Professor Jim Gallagher and Glyndwr Cennydd Jones explore the successes and challenges of the devolution arrangements since 1999; the need for change and reform of the UK constitutional landscape; and the opportunities presented by models of federalism and confederalism. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE or in the [...]

22 11, 2022

Regionalizing Democracy in the United Kingdom – The Case for an Upper House of the Nations and Regions
Regionalizing Democracy in the United Kingdom – The Case for an Upper House of the Nations and Regions
Blog, Federalism, UK Constitution, Views from the Federal Trust

Regionalizing Democracy in the United Kingdom – The Case for an Upper House of the Nations and Regions

By Federal Trust|2022-11-22T14:01:10+00:00November 22nd, 2022|Categories: Blog, Federalism, UK Constitution, Views from the Federal Trust|Tags: Andrew Black UK Constitution, House of Lords reform, regional representation UK, Sam Whimster UK Constitution, UK Constitution reform, UK democracy|

Dr Andrew Black, Global Policy Institute, [email protected] and Professor Sam Whimster, Global Policy Institute, [email protected] Rationale for change and reform: Britain is one of the most centralized democracies in the OECD. Resource allocation decisions are centralized in London, and instructions are handed down ‘vertically’ to the devolved nations and [...]