Scotland

Cards (4)

  • 57% of its members elected using FPTP
    40% elected using AMS
  • Scotland Act (1998)

    Gave powers in a range of policy areas including law and order, health and eduction
    Gave them tax-varying powers
  • Scotland Act 2016
    Devolved control of income tax rates and bands and gave Scottish parliament 50% of the VAT revenue raised in Scotland. Westminster can no longer legislate on devolved matters without consent
  • Scottish Independence Referendum (2014)

    Fronted by the SNP argued that people of Scotland were best placed to make decisions that affected Scotland. Turnout: 84%, No: 55%, yes: 44%