Brexit,
Federalism and Scottish Independence
Jim Gallagher has suggested that the return of powers from Brussels not only to Whitehall, but also the devolved governments, presents an opportunity to move the UK towards a confederal constitution (Constitution Unit Blog 10 October). Kezia Dugdale has called for a People’s Constitutional Convention to devise a new Act of Union. Kenny MacAskill sees some advantages in a confederal solution, and federalism is a longstanding policy aim of the Liberal Democrats.
Speakers:
Kenny Farquharson, Chair; Senior writer, The Times Scotland
Professor Jim Gallagher, Nuffield College, Oxford
Kenny MacAskill, former SNP Justice Minister in Scotland
Kezia Dugdale, Leader of the Scottish Labour Party
Baroness (Jenny) Randerson, former Liberal Democrats Minister, Wales Office
Related links:
- Blog post reporting on the event
Further information
Cost
Free
Open to
All