The Looking Glass

Arjun Dhillon (U6G) What is Devolution?:  Devolution is the delegation of power from the UK parliament in Westminster to assemblies in Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland. In 1997 the Labour Party held a referendum in Scotland & Wales over devolution and 74% of Scottish voters and 50% of Welsh voters voted in favour of devolution. By 1998 the Good Friday Agreement had led to a ceasefire and paved the way for a Northern Ireland Assembly too.  In the Scottish Parliament, there are 129 members and it is currently led by Humza Yousaf. It uses the AMS voting system and has key powers, particularly in Policing, Transport, Health, and Education.  In the Welsh Senedd, there are 60 members; it is currently led by Vaughan Gething. It uses the AMS voting system and has key powers, particularly in the Fire & Rescue services, Transport, Agriculture, and the Environment.  In the Northern Ireland Assembly, there were 90 members; it is currently vacant. It used the STV vo...