The coronavirus is a once in a generation event that has required an almost unprecedented response from government at all levels, from Westminster to West Lothian. Akash Paun argues that it has raised five crucial questions about the politics of devolution at a time when efficient and effective intergovernmental relations are crucial.
Coronavirus has hit all parts of the UK and has required a comprehensive response by government at all levels – central, devolved and local. The crisis has raised (at least!) five big questions about devolution, intergovernmental relations and the politics of the Union:
- Does the crisis show that the UK and devolved governments can cooperate effectively?
- To what extent does devolution enable policy divergence between the UK nations?
- How is the crisis affecting the operation of the devolved institutions themselves?
- How is the pandemic response being funded – and with what impact on devolution?
- What might this period…
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