The question of the United Kingdom's survival, once taken for
granted, now looms large in British politics. This book brings to
life the historical roots of a contemporary crisis, revealing the
assumptions underlying how politicians and bureaucrats make sense
of the Union. Why has the political class struggled to engage
productively with devolution? Has the growing disenchantment of
English voters with a detached central government influenced how
MPs and civil servants regard the UK's territorial integrity? And
how have seismic events fuelled the tensions between Westminster
and the devolved administrations, from the election of an SNP
government and the 2014 Scottish referendum to Brexit and the
pandemic? Politics today is dominated by a profound sense of
pessimism about the long-term viability of the UK. Where do we go
from here? 'Fractured Union' offers a vivid account of the
country's gradual loss of unity, and illuminates the forces and
pressures which will shape the future of its nations and peoples.
As nationalisms gain ground across Scotland, Wales, Northern
Ireland and England, this book issues a sharp challenge to those
who believe in a united kingdom: deliver better and more responsive
government, or risk seeing the UK fall apart.
General
| Imprint: |
C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
December 2023 |
| Authors: |
Michael Kenny
|
| Dimensions: |
216 x 138mm (L x W) |
| Pages: |
336 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-80526-052-3 |
| Categories: |
Books
Promotions
|
| LSN: |
1-80526-052-9 |
| Barcode: |
9781805260523 |
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