British Prime Minister proposes to Edinburgh joint expansion of powers for Scottish regions
16.10.2026, 00:56·
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The British Prime Minister has launched an initiative, proposing to Scotland's First Minister to establish joint work for the common good — decentralization of power from both Westminster and Holyrood. According to him, transferring powers to the regional level should open new opportunities for employment and economic development in various parts of Scotland.
In his speech, the Prime Minister emphasized that strengthening local self-governance serves the interests of all citizens of the country regardless of political disagreements between governments. He noted that centralized decision-making in both the British and Scottish capitals does not always take into account the specifics of individual regions, and proposed considering mechanisms for more flexible distribution of governmental powers.
The Prime Minister's initiative is viewed as an attempt to find common ground with the Scottish government against the backdrop of long-standing discussions about Scotland's status and the degree of its autonomy within the United Kingdom. The proposal is addressed directly to Scotland's First Minister and implies building partnership relations between the two levels of government.
The announcement does not provide details on the specific mechanisms for transferring powers and the timeline for implementing the initiative. It is expected that further details will be discussed in subsequent negotiations between the governments of Britain and Scotland.
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