English Devolution

[davebro]

Why does England not have a devolved parliament/assembly like the other UK countries?

Why should we have Scots/Welsh/NI MPs sticking their oar into English business at Westminster whilst having extensive powers devolved to them regarding their own countries?

This is grossly unfair & needs to be addressed pdq. What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.

[1ozzy]

Set them free,,,

[Arksided]

Yep let them fluck off, then they can make their own *** ups!

[DTCwordfan]

Absolutely, 'one for all and all for one' - nothing like a bit of Dumas at this time of the morning.

[1ozzy]

Everyone deserves the chance to make their own mistakes,,,

[davebro]

I blame Blair for the present dog's breakfast and the eventual breakup of the UK will be at his door.

[FatticusInch]

davebro
//I blame Blair for the present dog's breakfast and the eventual breakup of the UK will be at his door.//

But your mantra has always been: if the Scots want to leave then good riddance.

So what’s your beef? Do you ever actually think before you type?

[emmie]

i still think we are better together.

[1ozzy]

My beef is grass fed

[Paigntonian]

Because establishing an English parliament would be the final nail in the coffin of the United Kingdom. And why should we need one? We have by far the largest population, by far the largest economy and by far the largest representation in parliament. If there's one thing we don't need it's more politicians. As for Scottish MPs having a say in purely English matters in parliament, of course they should not do so.

[drmorgans]

The English do have devolution (in a sense) with cities and regions having metropolitan mayors; such as, London, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Leeds / South Yorkshire.

[ZebuSanctuary]

// Everyone deserves the chance to make their own mistakes,,, //

This would not be a first time for the Scotch either. The Darien Scheme. Need I say more.

[emmie]

does Scotland Wales and Ireland, not have Mayors?

[ichkeria]

Well Westminster deals with matters pertaining to the UK so of course MPs from Scotland, NI and Wales should be there.

I think the main argument against a regional parliament for England is that it might hasten the break-up of the UK, England being the dominant region. You'd probaby have to make the UK a federal state along the lines of the US.

[ZebuSanctuary]

// Well Westminster deals with matters pertaining to the UK so of course MPs from Scotland, NI and Wales should be there //

Valid point! However the main gripe of the OP is;
Quote... 'Why should we have Scots/Welsh/NI MPs sticking their oar into English business...' Unquote

[FatticusInch]

davebro
//yes - I usually think "why is Fatti such a prat"//

Ah, so the stupidity of your question has dawned on you when your glaring error is pointed out to you?
PMSL

[FatticusInch]

ZebuSanctuary
// Everyone deserves the chance to make their own mistakes,,, //

/This would not be a first time for the Scotch either. The Darien Scheme. Need I say more/

You could tell us what whiskey has got to do with the question?

[davebro]

//Ah, so the stupidity of your question has dawned on you when your glaring error is pointed out to you?//

If only you could direct your attention to answering the question instead if just wetting your drawers.

[FatticusInch]

Thanks for confirming that you have no idea what you’re talking about, the usual clueless rant in complete contrast to the posts you’ve made previously.

Do carry on.

Or do you want to address why very recently you’ve said you’re looking forward to the Scots breaking away?
Which is it? Make up your mind and let us know.