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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Craig Meighan

Academic explains why Gordon Brown's UK reform plans may not work

AN expert in constitutional law has cast doubt over whether Labour can achieve their vision of a reformed UK that works for Scotland.

Professor Aileen McHarg said while the party’s paper – titled A New Britain – sought to address some key issues surrounding the devolution settlement it lacked crucial detail.

The Durham University academic said she was surprised by how vague parts of the document were on big ­issues affecting the Union.

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