LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Devolution's big democratic deficit

George Thorley says that, while there have been significant positive constitutional changes in Scotland, the proliferation of quangos raises crucial questions about the way the new democratic system operates

George Thorley says that, while there have been significant positive constitutional changes in Scotland, the proliferation of quangos raises crucial questions about the way the new democratic system operates

Is history repeating itself? The case for establishing a devolved Parliament for Scotland was rooted in a belief that Westminster failed to properly reflect the interests, priorities and needs of the Scottish people and businesses.

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