To what extent has devolution been a success

For - Representation

3 national assemblies so can discuss issue specific to that region rather than people voting on what has nothing to do with them
All have pr voting systems so views are fairly represented - DUP ‘18- 28% votes and seats
pr - more of a mandate and fptp has winners bonus - 412 seats from 33% popular vote

Against - Representation

There is no English par
Others can vote on issues which only apply to England
use of EVEL from 2015-2020 shows dislike for poor representation
However, no call for further representation as England effectively use metro mayors to cover over 50% of the country - Burnham in Greater Manchester
No mm in Leicester

For - Legislation

Each assembly has the power to make new laws of change laws where they see fit
Sco abolition of tuition fees for uni in 2008
Eng tried to do this under coalition with Clegg but this wasn’t passed and they were tripled

Against - Legislation

Vast disparity between the control of each assembly
Unfair
Justice control - W = 1%, S + NI = 100%
Transport - W= 40%, S+NI = 90/95%

For - Unity of the UK

Greater independence had not been desired
Despite SNP rise, 2014 indyref votes 55% in favour to remain, shows public will have huge 84.6% turnout
1998 GFA - Stormont must have a coalition party as to not empower either the unionists or the nationalists more so than the other
Devolved nations can vote on not only their issues but Kingdom wide issues

Against - Unity of the UK

Recent rise in nationalism showing discontent
Sco calls for second indyref but blocked by Johnson
National parties SNP and PC both being the largest parties after 2026 eelctions