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under represented? they are generally over represented, you should go an have a look at the size of the constituencies. theres 30 odd from Scotland, Wales and NI with smaller populations than the smallest in England. i see what the root of your view is though, you are looking at the...

i could probably read wider, of course. but the argument put forward doesn't address the issue, it ignores it: there's no English parliament as a counterbalance. if we are to retain the current Westminster + national parliaments, we must address the issue, not in terms of "downgrading" the...

i accept that you are happy, i just don't believe anyone would agree with you. hence my "99%" to make a point (you are clearly in the 1%). i have never heard or read anyone with your position that it is fair and right. as far as i can tell, the reason the status quo has persisted was it was...

your view is at odds with 99% of people who ever discuss this subject. it is patently unfair for a Westminster MP to vote on a matter that has no affect on his constituents, because that matter has been devolved to a national parliament. a Scottish MP can vote for cuts in expenditure or new...

you've not heard of the West Lothian question? Currently there are laws created in Westminster that cover areas devolved to Scotland (or Wales, or NI). The Scottish MPs vote on said law to be passed, though it only applies to the English as their devolved parliament has powers to...

this can be achieved by simply excluding Scottish MPs from votes on matters that are devolved. law on Healthcare? no Scottish MPs. law on Crime? include Scottish MPs. there will obviously be some complicated ground, like a Scottish minister in a semi-devolved area (and therefore technically...