Norman Davies

Northern Ireland must, in future, be absorbed into the Irish republic. Wales and Scotland must advance from devolution to full independent status. The four nations of these islands must commit themselves absolutely to the project of a United Europe.

British Historian

David Lidington

Conservatives believe in patriotism, but equally in community and the importance of local identity. We believe in devolution. We believe in localism. We believe that decisions should be taken locally wherever is practical; that communities matter.

British Politician

Andrea Leadsom

The reason I say 'never say never' is because I do not think that there should be another independence referendum in Scotland - I do not think it's in their interest - but on the other hand, I am a big believer in devolution.

James Q. Wilson

If a radical devolution of powers was possible, it would have been done before. The assumption of states' rights is gone. There's no support for it in the Supreme Court and there's no support for it in public opinion.

American Politician

Sharyl Attkisson

Many Americans are eagerly watching the devolution of traditional news with relish because they agree with the prevailing narratives, whether based on true facts or imagined fiction.

American Journalist

Tony Evans

And when you redefine the family other than what the Creator intended when he established it, then you look at the devolution of civilization.

Johann Lamont

Separation and devolution are two completely different concepts which cannot be mixed together. One is not a stop on the way to the other.

Scottish Politician

John McDonnell

If we as a party are serious about devolution, then we must respect councils and nations enough to determine their own agenda.

Jim DeMint

I would support a devolution of power out of Washington for education, health care, transportation.

Andrew Neil

The Scotsman' is a cheerleader for devolution.

British Journalist

Used in discussions about government structures and regions gaining more control.

Political Context

Devolution grants powers but doesn't create an independent state.

Not Independence

Often viewed positively, as it brings government closer to the people.

Positive Connotation

Used when something progressively gets worse, usually relating to situations or behaviors.

Negative Change

Not typically used to describe physical deterioration like the rusting of a car.

Avoid Physical Decay

Refers to transfer by law, often in cases of inheritance or company ownership changes.

Legal Property

Can occur due to laws beyond death, like bankruptcy or company restructuring.

Not always Death

 some sort of enhanced devolution how do you plan to convince them in next two years well that's that's correct when the balance of pooling would suggest people want more powers than we have at the present moment but I'm not yet convinced of the case for independence

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 but also the critical role of autonomy and discretion. Cities need the power to be able to issue debt, to raise taxes, to zone effectively, to build affordable housing. What cities need is nothing less than a devolution revolution,