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This book provides an introduction to the major changes in the political landscape of the UK caused by the political devolution of power to London, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. There is extensive examination of the historical background to these changes with an even more detailed focus upon contemporary political events. The book also helps those wishing to understand devolution by explaining its development, and assessing the operation, strengths and weaknesses of the devolved state. Throughout the text there are relevant examples used which illustrate the application of more complex

Decentralization in government --- Public administration --- #SBIB:328H214 --- Instellingen en beleid: Verenigd Koninkrijk

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This work is an account of the changing nature of party politics in Britain. Webb draws on models of comparative politics and the latest empirical analysis to map and explain the capacity of British parties to adapt to a changing political environment.

Political parties --- Great Britain --- Politics and government --- #SBIB:004.AANKOOP --- #SBIB:324H43 --- #SBIB:328H214 --- Politieke structuren: politieke partijen --- Instellingen en beleid: Verenigd Koninkrijk --- 1945 --- -Political parties

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This topical and accessible introductory guide to the workings of the UK's Westminster Parliament outlines the history, structure and functions of the Parliament and provides a topical evaluation of how well those functions are performed. Special attention is paid to the relationships the Parliament has with the government, the EU, devolved bodies, and the courts. There is also an analysis of the impact of recent and possible future Parliamentary reforms.

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Labour MP and academic Tony Wright's provocative critique of myths of British democracy. He exposes the reality of the constitution, setting out the radical shifts in thinking that are needed for reform.

Great Britain --- History --- Politics and government --- #SBIB:014.IO --- #SBIB:324H40 --- #SBIB:328H214 --- #SBIB:35H6014 --- Politieke structuren: algemeen --- Instellingen en beleid: Verenigd Koninkrijk --- Bestuur en beleid: nationale en regionale studies: Verenigd Koninkrijk

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Tony Blair has dominated British political life for more than a decade. Like Margaret Thatcher before him, he has changed the terms of political debate and provoked as much condemnation as admiration. At the end of his era in power, this book presents a wide-ranging overview of the achievements and failures of the Blair governments. Bringing together Britain's most eminent academics and commentators on British politics and society, it examines the effect of the Prime Minister and his administration on the machinery of government, economic and social policy and foreign relations. Combining serious scholarship with clarity and accessibility, this book represents the authoritative verdict on the impact of the Blair years on British politics and society.

Ex-prime ministers --- Blair, Tony, --- Influence --- Great Britain --- Politics and government --- #SBIB:328H214 --- Instellingen en beleid: Verenigd Koninkrijk --- Former prime ministers --- Prime ministers --- Blair, Anthony Charles Lynton, --- Blėr, Ėntony, --- Blėr, Toni, --- Influence. --- Blair, Tony --- Social Sciences --- Political Science --- Ex-prime ministers - Great Britain --- Blair, Tony, - 1953- - Influence --- Great Britain - Politics and government - 1997 --- -Ex-prime ministers --- Blair, Tony, - 1953 --- -Great Britain