Are you suggesting devolution for every area? if so, how far do you take it?

England has a population over 5 times greater than that of Scotland, Wales and Northern Island put together. The latter three countries have their parliament and assemblies but, on purely English matters, England must put up with the interference of MPs with no interest in its affairs.

The population of 4 of the 9 English regions approximate to that of Scotland and 3 others are around half as big again. Only one English region has a population smaller than Wales and none are smaller than Northern Ireland. Why shouldn't the English regions have the same devolved powers as the non-English parts of the UK have.

I am not sure if regional devolution would provide any tangible benefits but I am certain that it would come at a massive cost. If Scotland votes to stay in the UK, I think it would be better to abandon devolution and have one country with one set of laws from Lands End to John O'Groats, from Lowestoft to the Irish border.


DC