Author: SPICe
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Taxing times: the perils of fiscal devolution
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What influences the size of the Scottish budget now that a range of tax powers have been devolved?
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Negotiating the future UK-EU relationship after a no-deal Brexit
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This blog examines how negotiation of the UK’s future relationship with the EU might be affected if the UK Government decided to pursue a no-deal…
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At a glance: Scottish Elections (Franchise and Representation) Bill
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The Scottish Elections (Franchise and Representation) Bill was introduced in Parliament by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, John Swinney MSP,…
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Guest blog – Unpacking the legal disputes over Rockall
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Dr James Harrison from the University of Edinburgh analyses the legal context for recent fishing disputes around Rockall.
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Brexit and devolved competition powers
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A look at how Brexit might affect the Scottish Government’s newly devolved competition powers.
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Linking budgets to outcomes – the impossible dream?
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How useful is the new National Performance Framework (NPF) to the Parliament’s committees as they scrutinise the Scottish Government’s budget?
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The Census Bill – what’s happened in the Parliament so far?
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A look at the changes made to the Census Bill before the Stage 3 debate
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Volunteers’ Week 2019 – how the third sector and volunteers contribute to the work of the Scottish Parliament
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As this is Volunteers’ Week, this blog looks at the ways that the third sector, which includes voluntary organisations, has been involved in the work…
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At a glance – Referendums (Scotland) Bill
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The Referendums (Scotland) Bill was introduced in the Scottish Parliament on 28 May. This follows the First Minister’s commitment, made in her statement on 24…
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Scotland’s fiscal outlook: possible large reconciliations ahead
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This blog considers the Scottish Government’s latest Fiscal Outlook.
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Brexit – the more things change, the more they stay the same
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This blog looks at the Brexit options facing a new Prime Minister and considers how each option might play out.
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2019 European Elections: results and next steps
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The results, who might lead the next European Commission and what happens to the UK’s seats after Brexit.