The Impact of COVID-19 on Devolution: Recentralising the British State Beyond Brexit?

The COVID-19 pandemic is the first time that many of the UK population, including its national politicians, have become aware of the practical dimensions of devolution to its four nations through the delivery of support to those affected by the virus.

Part of the COVID Collection, this topical book explores how the public perception of the decentralized governments has changed during the pandemic and uses case studies to discuss the actions taken by central government to undermine the devolution settlement.

Assessing the role of local government in supporting communities despite cuts from central government, it makes a vital contribution to the debate on the future options for the UK within the context of Brexit and what follows.

© 2021 Bristol University Press (ספר דיגיטלי): 9781529216219

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ספר דיגיטלי: 6 באפריל 2021