The issue of English votes for English laws (EVEL), commonly known as the West Lothian question, refers to whether MPs from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland should be able to vote on matters that affect only England. Some argue that because of the Barnett formula, issues in England greatly affect Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Barnett formula automatically adjusts levels of public spending in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland based on the population of each nation and which powers are devolved to them.
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@9M98F7H11mos11MO
Abolish the UK and allow the countries to become independent and rejoin the EU if they require. Also Tax England for services being used that are based in other countries such as Scotland's Oil and Wale's wind and water.
There should be a United Ireland.
My answer depends on whether indirect effects on devolved nations e.g. are considered when determining whether or not a policy only affects England
@8KMLMVD4yrs4Y
No, The UK needs to end and all four countries gain independence.
@9C3JYZH2yrs2Y
No, They should get to vote legislation if it affects all. So, English MP's wouldn't be able to vote for legislation that only affects Wales, Scotland and NI
@9B3XPR52yrs2Y
As long as these three entities are occupied by the British, then they should absolutely have a say in what occurs in England. Ideally, this would not need to be a conversation as Wales and Scotland would be independent and Ireland would be reunited.
@979TK3N2yrs2Y
England should have its own devolved parliament
@8Y7VGPHPlaid Cymru3yrs3Y
Yes, but the UK should be dismantled
@8X92LZW3yrs3Y
Support Scottish Independence
Engalnd inclhded should not be allowed to vote on issues that don't impact their country
@8SSXP8R4yrs4Y
All UK nations should either become fully federalised or independent of each other. The UK is a broken union with the south east of England being the only place that gets effective investment.
@8QLJCRT4yrs4Y
Abolish the United Kingdom, and have Northern Ireland unite with the Republic of Ireland, with Scotland and Wales two independent nations
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