@ISIDEWITHQuestionsDomestic Policy10yrs ago

Should Welsh, Scottish, and Northern Irish MPs be entitled to vote on legislation which only affects England?

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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2%
Yes, and abolish devolution so all MPs can vote on all issues
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No, only for legislation that has cross-border implications
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Yes, as long as the Barnett formula is used to determine budgets

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 @52N94HWfrom Hertford  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, only if England can do the same

 @9992HTR  from GU  answered…5mos5MO

Yes, all MPs should be able to vote on all issues, and parliament should be reformed to have more proportional representation.

 @92PS344answered…3yrs3Y

Break up the UK into independent states

 @9ZV4F9Yanswered…6 days6D

No, but introduced a devolved Parliament where english matters are voted on instead of having Westminster vote on English matters

 @9ZGY5RYanswered…3wks3W

Westminster MP's from anywhere should have the ability to vote on issues that affect anywhere in the union

 @9WQKFWKanswered…1mo1MO

I believe a Confederation is more ideal and allow each region to decide their own legislation in their own regions.

 @9V3X3ZZanswered…2mos2MO

No, invade wales and Scotland. Now we are the United Kingdom of England and Ireland (yes, invade Ireland too). Hahahaha! 😂

 @9MCPFV6answered…7mos7MO

Reform the UK into a federal system; and rescind the Barnett Formula for once and for all, never to be restored.

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