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This book explains devolution today in terms of the evolution of past structures of government in the component parts of the United Kingdom. It highlights the importance of the English dimension and the role that England's territorial politics played in constitutional debates. Similarities and differences between how the components of the UK were governed are described. It argues that the UK should be understood now, even more than pre-devolution, as a state of distinct unions, each with its own deeply rooted past and trajectory. Using previously unpublished primary material, as well as a weal

Decentralization in government --- Great Britain --- Politics and government --- Internal politics --- United Kingdom --- United Kingdom. --- constitutional debates. --- devolution. --- distinct unions. --- early twentieth century. --- government. --- pre-devolution. --- territorial constitution. --- territorial politics.