tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6149751460360426536.post4053158783758237687..comments2022-11-14T10:36:20.805+00:00Comments on BilloTheWisp: The Striking Out of England (again)BilloTheWisphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16221663524948086557noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6149751460360426536.post-40829475373860153852011-05-08T19:26:43.969+01:002011-05-08T19:26:43.969+01:00I think devolution was a dirty little fix dreamed ...I think devolution was a dirty little fix dreamed up to try and paper over the discontent thrown up years of central government neglect.<br /><br />There was a time when central government paid next to no attention to the needs of anywhere other than English regions in political heartland areas. <br /><br />So some of the nationalist angst is justified. <br /><br />We have the SNP triumphant. I cannot now see a way the devolution genie can be put back in the bottle. So if the countries within these islands are to progress together, each must have equivalent structures, and that includes England. <br /><br />Otherwise there will be (is) a rising tide of resentment in England. Especially as English taxes (without representation) are seen as funding Scottish and Welsh largesse, while England goes without (student fees, prescription charges etc). <br /><br />As the Chinese say in potentially catastrophic circumstances: We live in interesting times.BilloTheWisphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16221663524948086557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6149751460360426536.post-17409501298843382932011-05-08T15:35:09.633+01:002011-05-08T15:35:09.633+01:00There should only be a single election, a single g...There should only be a single election, a single government, a single country even ... politics obviously saw an advantage in division ... a big mistake. Or was devolution perceived as little more than large county councils whose job was to micro manage some of the finances.<br /><br />It is time the question was asked of all, are you in or out, and if you want out, sling your hook and sling it now.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05037177825712467778noreply@blogger.com