Questioned by MPs, the local government minister insisted there would be real advantages to devolution – but his cautious tone contrasted with his colleague’s bold claims, writes LGC reporter Jonathan ...

Devolution will radically change the system and is likely to see local administrations driving their social housing markets, says Ann O’Byrne There was also I think a genuine sense that it was going ...

The King and Queen are at Holyrood this weekend to attend a celebration marking 25 years since the Scottish Parliament was “reconvened”. That is how their visit is described in the official news ...

London’s devolution was agreed back in 2000, long before the advent of the combined authority model used in other urban areas. With a new government in place there is appetite to start discussions ...

IT had more leaks than the battered Fiat Panda I used to drive before someone was foolish enough to steal it so, when the Richard Commission published its report, the conclusions were far from ...

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Let's take as our thought for today a different kind of ministerial statement. Among the myriad voices raised over the Megrahi affair was that of the Rev Ian Galloway, convener of the Kirk's Church ...

The Evolution and Devolution of Diane Douglas, short version: In 2014, Diane Douglas was the Republican Tea-Party/Wingnut Education Superintendent candidate from hell. But when she was elected, she ...