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English devolution: An idea whose time has come

Paul Salveson
17 October 2014
Paul Salveson’s book Railpolitik – bringing railways back to communities is published by Lawrence and Wishart, price £14.99.
Paul Salveson’s book Railpolitik – bringing railways back to communities is published by Lawrence and Wishart, price £14.99.

 

The Scottish Referendum was an exciting affair. I was in Dundee during those heady days prior to the vote, in the place that became known as ‘Yes City’. Around 57% of Dundonians voted for Scotland to become an independent country. The aftermath of the referendum and its substantial ‘No’ vote doesn’t seem to have dimmed the enthusiasm for ‘The 45%’ who voted for independence. The effect of what was a relatively close-run thing has still to fully play...

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Paul Salveson

Paul Salveson

Paul Salveson

Paul Salveson is a board member of Passenger Focus and a visiting professor at the University of Huddersfield. Paul’s book Railpolitik – bringing railways back to communities, was published in 2013, also by Lawrence and Wishart. The views expressed here are his own.

 



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