1. A DisUnited Kingdom? Will Devolution Strengthen or Weaken the Union? Jan Erik Mustad Senior Lecturer University of Agder jan.e.mustad@uia.no/ Teljan.e.mustad@uia.no/ Tel : 47913010 www.janerikmustad.no

2. Devolution and the Union The idea of Devolution – Governance – Identity and belonging – Political parties – Regional autonomy

3. Devolution and the Union Will Devolution lead to the Union’s break-up? – After Britain or a Dis- United Kingdom – The current state of the Union History, 1543, 1707, 1801, 1921 Which parameters formed it? The Heart of the Matter

4. Devolution and the Union Threats to the Union – Internal forces Scotland ’The Irish Problem’ Nationalism vs. Identity Immigration Devolution?

5. Devolution and the Union Unifying factors Monarchy Religion Britishness Outer enemy EU-USA Multiculturalism Devolution?