The Centre on Constitutional Change is a leading hub for the comparative study of territorial politics and governance in the United Kingdom and beyond.
This blog seeks to articulate how the rise of Reform UK has eroded the power of the exceptionalist narrative in Scotland and altered nationalist contestation in Scotland.
Onsel Gurel Bayrali explores how electoral incentives shape crisis governance in federal systems, focusing on the COVID-19 pandemic
Michael Keating assesses the state of the UK Constitution 27 years after devolution.
Twenty-eight years after the Belfast/ Good Friday Agreement and on the eve of the elections for the Scottish Parliament and Welsh Senedd, this blog series will bring new thinking to the changing constitutional order across Britain and both parts of Ireland.
Subnationalism is on the rise. There is a fear that fragmentation will force a return to violent medievalism. However, by examining the strengths (and weaknesses) of California’s international diplomatic efforts, this talk will explore the possibilities of what has been called the ‘California effect’ - which can be seen as an optimistic ‘post-Westphalian’ scenario.
In the aftermath of the 2024 general election, a critical analysis of party positioning reveals much about the evolving political landscape in the UK. This session examines the policies prioritised and framed by the main parties and explores how their manifestos influenced the campaign and subsequent developments.
The 2014 referendum on Scotland’s independence was a critical juncture with enduring effects. Ten years on, we take stock of the legacies of that event on the politics, institutions, and constitutional futures of Scotland and the UK.
This talk will explore the legislative progress, cabinet appointments, and major policies that have characterised the early days of Keir Starmer’s Labour administration.
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