Henry McLeish & James Mitchell: Scottish Devolution – How’s It Going?

Henry McLeish (former Scottish first minister and leader of the Labour Party in Scotland) and James Mitchell (director of the Academy of Government at the University of Edinburgh): two authors with heavyweight viewpoints on Scottish politics and devolution. Their new book, Unfinished Business, looks back on the achievements, challenges, and possibilities presented by the creation of the modern Scottish Parliament in 1998. An essential event for anyone intrigued by Scottish politics' workings. Chaired by Brian Taylor.

Categories: Non-fiction, Politics & Society, Scottish

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