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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Response rates from 761k UK voters.
20% Yes |
78% No |
17% Yes |
69% No |
2% Yes, and abolish devolution so all MPs can vote on all issues |
9% No, only for legislation that has cross-border implications |
1% Yes, as long as the Barnett formula is used to determine budgets |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 761k UK voters.
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Unique answers from UK voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@52N94HW4yrs4Y
Yes, only if England can do the same
@9992HTR 5mos5MO
Yes, all MPs should be able to vote on all issues, and parliament should be reformed to have more proportional representation.
@92PS3443yrs3Y
Break up the UK into independent states
@9ZGY5RY1wk1W
Westminster MP's from anywhere should have the ability to vote on issues that affect anywhere in the union
@9WQKFWK4wks4W
I believe a Confederation is more ideal and allow each region to decide their own legislation in their own regions.
@9V3X3ZZ2mos2MO
No, invade wales and Scotland. Now we are the United Kingdom of England and Ireland (yes, invade Ireland too). Hahahaha! 😂
@9MCPFV66mos6MO
Reform the UK into a federal system; and rescind the Barnett Formula for once and for all, never to be restored.
@9M6SKGP7mos7MO
No, no MP should be entitled to vote on legislation which only affects a region they are not an MP within.
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