Reforms 2015 Onwards

Question 1

Brexit referendum

Answer 1

2016 EU referendum
Brexit

Question 2

Elected mayor’s introduction
Examples

Answer 2

In 2022 9 regions had elected mayors
Powers are extensive including housing,welfare and transport
In 2016, greater Manchester mayor responsible for a £6 billion social care and health budget
Bristol abolished their elected mayor after 10 years from a referendum

Question 3

West Lothian question and possible solution attempts

Answer 3

MPs from devolved areas can vote on legislation that affected England but not the other way round
English votes for English laws I place until 2020 when it was suspended during covid
In 2021 a gov motion to abolish EVEL approved in HoC so West Lothian question remains unresolved