Join us for an evening of debate on whether England should have its own Parliament, situated in the North of England.
The motion for this debate is:
“The House Believes that England should have a devolved parliament in the North of England to deal with its own domestic matters."
In this debate, we might discuss:
Proposition
This could redistribute power across England and not just be centralized in London.
The other devolved nations have been very successful.
England can better deal with its own unique cultural challenges.
Opposition
This would only further split up the UK.
English devolution would undermine local authorities.
There is already a plan for devolved powers to be granted to Mayors over local councils.
Starting Point For Further Readings:
White Papers - Register for the debate on Eventbrite.
Undermines local authorities - https://www.cleverly4braintree.com/parliament/sir-james-cleverly-opposes-bill-it-undermines-local-authorities
Area facts - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/english-devolution-area-factsheets
“Devolution will put the right powers at the right scale. We cannot deliver the change the public expect, whether more growth, more homes, more joined-up services, or restored trust, without more empowered communities and local government.” - English Devolution White Paper - Secretary of State for Housing