The Devolution Revolution

... national assembly in matters of taxation and budget expenditure. In Wales the First Minister, Carwyn Jones, demanded the right to take part in any devolution debates, and Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood believes that Wales should be given more powers if Scotland’s powers are broadened, so that Wales should not be treated as a ”second-rate” region [16] . 2015 Elections: Agenda and Political Alignments Shift As a rule, in general elections, the British voter casts his vote on the basis of his perception of the state of the country’s economy and the ability of a party to improve it. However, the referendum ...