Rivals speak with one voice as devolution row rocks Spain
A POLITICAL row has erupted in Spain after 12 leading Catalan newspapers published an unprecented joint editorial in defence of enhanced devolution.
The Scotsman,
Thu Nov 26 16:18:47 PST 2009
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Radical shake-up of devolution revealed
New plans unveiled by the Government could see a swathe of new powers including control of income tax transferred from Westminster to the Scottish Parliament, in the most radical shake-up o...
Independent,
Wed Nov 25 16:07:03 PST 2009
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Salmond's biggest gamble yet...
... constitutional future, pledging to implement most of the ideas in the Calman Commission's recent report on devolution. Labour's promises have a distinct air of fantasy football to them...
Sunday Herald,
Sun, 29 Nov 2009 02:34:57 GMT
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SNP criticised over 'independence lite' plans for Scotland
Alex Salmond will tomorrow attempt to shore up support for more Scottish self-determination with a "devolution max" package of proposals offering Scots more powers
Independent,
Sat Nov 28 16:08:51 PST 2009
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Holyrood could get new powers in first year of Tory government, says Clarke
... and academics in Edinburgh yesterday appeared to calm fears that a new Tory government would put the reforms of devolution into the long grass. Mr Clarke, who is shadow busi ness secre...
The Scotsman,
Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:58:44 GMT
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Scotland to get more power to set income tax in devolution shake-up
Scotland is to get more power over setting income tax under the most radical shake-up of devolution since 1999.
Daily Telegraph,
Wed Nov 25 07:39:23 PST 2009
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Accountants back devolved system despite heavy cost
... of accountability through ensuring roles at each level are clearly defined. Resource allocation She noted devolution as proposed in the draft constitution implies power and resources g...
Financial Standard,
Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:25:25 GMT
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More tax powers for Holyrood under devolution shake-up
HOLYROOD is to get more power over setting income tax in Scotland under the most radical shake-up of devolution since 1999, MPs heard today.
The Scotsman,
Wed Nov 25 09:04:39 PST 2009
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Devolution proposals to be revealed
The UK Government is due to reveal how it plans to take forward proposals to enhance devolution in Scotland.
IcRefrewshire,
Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:35:59 GMT
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DUP causing 'justice train-wreck'
Sinn Fein accuses the DUP of having a "train-wreck" strategy and no intention of backing the transfer of justice powers.
BBC News,
Sun Nov 29 02:02:39 PST 2009
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Devolution proposals to be revealed The UK Government is due to...
The UK Government is due to reveal how it plans to take forward proposals to enhance devolution in Scotland.
Selkirk Today,
Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:29:42 GMT
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SNP set to 'grab' yet more council powers
SNP ministers are considering taking responsibility for social care for the elderly away from local authorities and handing it to the NHS.
The Scotsman,
Sun Nov 29 16:23:31 PST 2009
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Scottish Parliament may gain new tax powers
... from Westminster to Holyrood. The government is responding to the findings of the Calman Commission review of devolution. Speaking this morning, Murphy said: "Devolution has been a big...
New Statesman,
Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:30:08 GMT
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Alex Salmond to unveil 'doomed' independence blueprint
Alex Salmond has vowed to press ahead with his blueprint for Scottish independence despite growing public and political opposition to the plans.
Daily Telegraph,
Sun Nov 29 10:29:35 PST 2009
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New powers set out for Holyrood
... after a commitment in last week's Queen's Speech to respond to the findings of the Calman Commission review of devolution. But the SNP has said none of this would happen before the nex...
BBC,
Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:24:19 GMT
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I fit the bill, says Fonseka
Prefers a re-look at 13th Constitutional Amendment
The Hindu,
Sun Nov 29 12:31:47 PST 2009
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Five arrested as 400lb bomb found
... and justice powers to Stormont. "I wouldn't agree with that" , DUP South Belfast MLA Jimmy Spratt told UTV. "Devolution will not make any difference. The Police Service has to deal wit...
UTV,
Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:44:44 GMT
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Fonseka seeks India vote
Sri Lankan presidential candidate Sarath Fonseka was an important architect of the victory against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), remaining in the middle of the fight for deca...
Hindustan Times,
Sun Nov 29 10:45:51 PST 2009
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MPs disagree on powers given to Prime Minister
... Naivasha attended by more than 30 MPs failed to agree on the contentious issues on the Executive, Legislature and Devolution. According to an MP who attended the retreat, the powers ve...
Financial Standard,
Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:15:53 GMT
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Sri Lanka's ex-army chief Fonseka to run for presidential polls
Unlike most of his counterparts, new politician, General Sarath Fonseka was right on time for his maiden press conference at a posh Colombo hotel on Sunday. Fonseka formally announced at th...
Hindustan Times,
Sun Nov 29 07:30:01 PST 2009
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