Sentence examples for powers devolved from inspiring English sources

So it is up to local leaders to take advantage of new powers devolved their way.

Over the years these rows have turned Belgium into a near-ungovernable federation, with powers devolved downwards.

Restrictions on borrowing should also be lifted, retention of stamp duty introduced, and council tax powers devolved.

If Scotland votes "No" on September 18th it will certainly get more powers devolved from Westminster to Edinburgh anyway, and the same is bound to happen to Wales.

So far, few such disputes have come before the courts, but questions about the scope of powers devolved to Scotland and Wales will undoubtedly arise.

It will see policing and justice powers devolved from Westminster to the assembly within weeks and includes new plans on overseeing parades.

Controversially scrapped by the government last July, the UKFC now limps on until 1 April, after which its disbursement powers devolve to the British Film Institute.

The Basque region has long had far more power devolved to it than Northern Ireland.

The answer may be a return to a genuine federal constitution, with power devolved from the centre to the six main regions.

But it must be accompanied by far more power devolved to local government, neighbourhoods and communities, and individual public service users.

Whether we get English votes for English laws in the Commons, or power devolved to the English regions, depends on how big a priority the Conservatives make them.