KEY WORD 14 OF 31

What does “devolved” mean?

Simple meaning

Some powers given to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Example

Scotland has its own Parliament. It sits at Holyrood in Edinburgh.

Memory tip

Devolved means handed down. Some power moves from London to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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