Devilution - England and debate

Question 1

devolution in england

Answer 1

coalition promoted the ‘nothern powerhouse’

• introduced city regions with elected ‘metro mayors’
• only 7 city regions have been created, some ares like Hatlepool and Stoke have scrapped them and returned to local gov

Question 2

2004 referendum on regional assembly

Answer 2

• north east of england recieved a 78% no vote

Question 3

Manchester case study

Question 4

greater london authority

Answer 4

• london has the most devolved powers in england controlled by a directly elected mayor and elected london assembly
• currently Sadiq Khan
• power over policing, transport and economic development
• Ken livingstone introduced congestion charge and free travel for young people

Question 5

west lothian question