UK Federation
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To #TakeBackControlProperlyThisTime, level up, to enable PR and play well with EU, UK needs regional devolution - becoming a 12-member UK federation. Remember, give me a follow if you like what I'm saying - there's more where that come from!
Option 1: Two state solution (will require a neutral force to secure, manage and deliver guarantees to both sides).
July 31, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Option 1: Two state solution (will require a neutral force to secure, manage and deliver guarantees to both sides).
Eh? I'm talking about a UK federation of around 12 regions and nations - like Germany, Spain, Canada or Australia. Or even Scotland and Wales.
That's how we improve political control. The result will be the British become more comfortable sharing sovereignty with the rest of Europe.
That's how we improve political control. The result will be the British become more comfortable sharing sovereignty with the rest of Europe.
May 19, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Eh? I'm talking about a UK federation of around 12 regions and nations - like Germany, Spain, Canada or Australia. Or even Scotland and Wales.
That's how we improve political control. The result will be the British become more comfortable sharing sovereignty with the rest of Europe.
That's how we improve political control. The result will be the British become more comfortable sharing sovereignty with the rest of Europe.
That would give a Scottish citizen 10x the democracy than an English one, so no, not very equal. Unless you mean like the EU Parliament and 10x more English MPs than Scottish - so again, not very equal.
As part of the EU, it could work better. But a UK federation is how we would get to that.
As part of the EU, it could work better. But a UK federation is how we would get to that.
May 19, 2025 at 3:18 PM
That would give a Scottish citizen 10x the democracy than an English one, so no, not very equal. Unless you mean like the EU Parliament and 10x more English MPs than Scottish - so again, not very equal.
As part of the EU, it could work better. But a UK federation is how we would get to that.
As part of the EU, it could work better. But a UK federation is how we would get to that.
The best default are the ones we already use for various purposes. NUTS1 level.
May 19, 2025 at 11:22 AM
The best default are the ones we already use for various purposes. NUTS1 level.
The irony is that Labour are doing most - and are in a position to do much more - to limit and contain the rise of Faragism. That is, to address the lack of control for the English regions.
April 25, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The irony is that Labour are doing most - and are in a position to do much more - to limit and contain the rise of Faragism. That is, to address the lack of control for the English regions.
I have been trying to explain to the Remoaners that it will need to be capped somehow.
Given UK kids have to choose then stick to one EU country from 27, maybe it should be one in and one out of the 12 UK nations and regions.
Could call it "taking back control", maybe.
Given UK kids have to choose then stick to one EU country from 27, maybe it should be one in and one out of the 12 UK nations and regions.
Could call it "taking back control", maybe.
April 25, 2025 at 7:48 AM
I have been trying to explain to the Remoaners that it will need to be capped somehow.
Given UK kids have to choose then stick to one EU country from 27, maybe it should be one in and one out of the 12 UK nations and regions.
Could call it "taking back control", maybe.
Given UK kids have to choose then stick to one EU country from 27, maybe it should be one in and one out of the 12 UK nations and regions.
Could call it "taking back control", maybe.
Apparently, this is a "devolved" matter so would apply to all of England *at the same time*; which is only 55 million people and zillions of cities, councils and counties.
That's the real story here. The lack of control for the English especially. Addressing that is the key to defeating Faragism.
That's the real story here. The lack of control for the English especially. Addressing that is the key to defeating Faragism.
April 25, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Apparently, this is a "devolved" matter so would apply to all of England *at the same time*; which is only 55 million people and zillions of cities, councils and counties.
That's the real story here. The lack of control for the English especially. Addressing that is the key to defeating Faragism.
That's the real story here. The lack of control for the English especially. Addressing that is the key to defeating Faragism.
10% of the population in charge of 0.1% of the money...
It's a start, I guess!
But let's not forget where we are going or stop moaning about how long it's taking to get there:
It's a start, I guess!
But let's not forget where we are going or stop moaning about how long it's taking to get there:
April 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
10% of the population in charge of 0.1% of the money...
It's a start, I guess!
But let's not forget where we are going or stop moaning about how long it's taking to get there:
It's a start, I guess!
But let's not forget where we are going or stop moaning about how long it's taking to get there:
The better reorganisation is
March 28, 2025 at 1:57 PM
The better reorganisation is
For a start, there is an easy correlation to make between areas in UK where the people feel more in control and also feel more pro-EU.
The concept is called subsidiarity. It means some decisions are made locally, some regionally, some UK-wide, and some EU-wide.
The concept is called subsidiarity. It means some decisions are made locally, some regionally, some UK-wide, and some EU-wide.
March 25, 2025 at 12:54 PM
For a start, there is an easy correlation to make between areas in UK where the people feel more in control and also feel more pro-EU.
The concept is called subsidiarity. It means some decisions are made locally, some regionally, some UK-wide, and some EU-wide.
The concept is called subsidiarity. It means some decisions are made locally, some regionally, some UK-wide, and some EU-wide.
UK federation. Modern democracy for large populations. What's the problem?
March 20, 2025 at 9:43 PM
UK federation. Modern democracy for large populations. What's the problem?
But that's the point, Mr. Fighty. "Working age" for women has been increased massively.
March 18, 2025 at 4:36 PM
But that's the point, Mr. Fighty. "Working age" for women has been increased massively.
The right solution is something like a UK federation. Then the federal members can decide how to organise things locally.
Is creating larger unitary councils, giving them more powers a step towards that?
Status quo needs reform and giving the current local councils more powers is not a great idea.
Is creating larger unitary councils, giving them more powers a step towards that?
Status quo needs reform and giving the current local councils more powers is not a great idea.
March 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The right solution is something like a UK federation. Then the federal members can decide how to organise things locally.
Is creating larger unitary councils, giving them more powers a step towards that?
Status quo needs reform and giving the current local councils more powers is not a great idea.
Is creating larger unitary councils, giving them more powers a step towards that?
Status quo needs reform and giving the current local councils more powers is not a great idea.
Beginning to make sense now!
March 4, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Beginning to make sense now!
They seem pretty neutral headlines to be fair. Mail on Sunday is a bit more anti-Trump.
March 2, 2025 at 1:07 AM
They seem pretty neutral headlines to be fair. Mail on Sunday is a bit more anti-Trump.
Proper solution:
February 28, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Proper solution:
I'm actually saying something like the opposite: There should be about 9 English regional/national parliaments and governments.
Too many people in England for just one, whether it's officially UK or de facto English.
This is the source of UK identity psychodramas.
Too many people in England for just one, whether it's officially UK or de facto English.
This is the source of UK identity psychodramas.
February 27, 2025 at 12:03 PM
I'm actually saying something like the opposite: There should be about 9 English regional/national parliaments and governments.
Too many people in England for just one, whether it's officially UK or de facto English.
This is the source of UK identity psychodramas.
Too many people in England for just one, whether it's officially UK or de facto English.
This is the source of UK identity psychodramas.
For Britain, that means proper regional devolution for the English regions and nations.
February 25, 2025 at 12:47 PM
For Britain, that means proper regional devolution for the English regions and nations.
Much closer to 50/50 I'm afraid and the most popular option is to stay out of the EU.
February 17, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Much closer to 50/50 I'm afraid and the most popular option is to stay out of the EU.
I mean, the gulfy bit of the gulf is obviously closer to Mexico.
February 13, 2025 at 9:28 PM
I mean, the gulfy bit of the gulf is obviously closer to Mexico.
So the correct solution is proper regional devolution which would mean something like a federation.
Every federal member should have the powers to organise their own local councils.
Every federal member should have the powers to organise their own local councils.
February 8, 2025 at 11:33 PM
So the correct solution is proper regional devolution which would mean something like a federation.
Every federal member should have the powers to organise their own local councils.
Every federal member should have the powers to organise their own local councils.
A better way is to leverage the potential for growth in the rooms we underuse - no need to even open the door.
Added benefit of that would be to reduce the chances of a Reform government rather than increase one by trying to reverse Brexit.
Added benefit of that would be to reduce the chances of a Reform government rather than increase one by trying to reverse Brexit.
February 7, 2025 at 8:06 AM
A better way is to leverage the potential for growth in the rooms we underuse - no need to even open the door.
Added benefit of that would be to reduce the chances of a Reform government rather than increase one by trying to reverse Brexit.
Added benefit of that would be to reduce the chances of a Reform government rather than increase one by trying to reverse Brexit.
The problem with UK is the lack of regional devolution. That's why there is extreme regional inequalities.
February 3, 2025 at 9:50 AM
The problem with UK is the lack of regional devolution. That's why there is extreme regional inequalities.