Political Developments in Northern Ireland – since September 2005

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This Note covers developments in the Northern Ireland political process from September 2005 to June 2006.

This note is no longer being updated. For further information please see the Library briefing paper Devolution in Northern Ireland, 1998-2018.

The United Kingdom constitution – a mapping exercise

A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.
Fiscal impact of the Autumn Budget 2024 on Scotland

A Westminster Hall debate on the fiscal impact of the Autumn Budget 2024 on Scotland is scheduled for Tuesday 7 January 2025 from 2.30pm until 4.00pm. The debate will be led by Greg Poynton MP.
Safeguarding the Union: Progress in implementing the Windsor Framework

This briefing looks at the changes made by the January 2024 Safeguarding the Union Command Paper to the operation of the Windsor Framework and Internal Market Act, and other measures affecting the trade in goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.