ABSTRACT

The years since New Labour came to power in 1997 have seen changes to the British institutions of political power on an unprecedented scale. The reforms have been widespread, ranging from devolution of power in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, to the reform of the House of Lords and the changing role of the Monarchy. This book is the first to examine these changes collectively and in detail, placing each in its historical context, analysing problems, solutions and what the future holds for this ambitious period of reforms.

The book is comprehensive in coverage, and accessibly written. As such it should be the ideal resource for undergraduate students of British Politics seeking to make sense of this complex subject.

chapter |3 pages

Part I THE LEGACY OF HISTORY

chapter |25 pages

From the century of revolution

chapter |12 pages

The historical influence of

chapter |20 pages

The pursuit of a nationalist dream

chapter |14 pages

Direct rule from Westminster

chapter |10 pages

A nation all along

chapter |8 pages

Delivering devolution in Scotland

chapter |18 pages

Always more than a cultural

chapter |2 pages

Further reading

chapter |20 pages

The ancient sense of England

chapter |1 pages

Further reading

chapter |12 pages

Part III MODERNISING GOVERNMENT

chapter |34 pages

Creating improved and inclusive

chapter |18 pages

Ensuring the efficacy of

chapter |18 pages

Further reading

chapter |23 pages

Notes

chapter |6 pages

Further reading

chapter |19 pages

Democratising the judiciary and

chapter |3 pages

The Political Parties, Elections and

chapter |3 pages

From a culture of official secrecy

chapter |30 pages

Towards freedom of information

chapter |7 pages

Further reading

chapter |13 pages

Ambivalent participation in an

chapter |2 pages

Further reading

chapter |25 pages

Further reading