Devolution in Scotland

Devolution in Scotland

Prepared by AMSR using the Archive Public Attitudes to Devolution, Political Cultures & National Identity (AMSR evidence)   1. Scotland: Constitutional preferences and national identity Early support for a Scottish Assembly (1976–1977) The AMSR archive shows that...
Devolution in Scotland

Devolution in England

Prepared by AMSR using the Archive Debate around devolution in England & its impact on the Government of the UK   1. England’s distinctive position in the UK The AMSR archive makes one thing clear: England did not develop the same constitutional momentum as...
Devolution in Scotland

The centralisation of No.10 under Thatcher and Blair

Prepared by AMSR using the Archive Structural increase in Prime-Ministerial power   From the 1980s onwards, the British government underwent a quiet but profound transformation: the centre of power shifted decisively towards No.10. This wasn’t a single moment or a...