Implications of a Brexit for UK national governance and local government: report of the hearing held on 13th April, 2016

This is the report of a hearing on 13 April 2016 at the LSE. Participants were invited for their expertise in relation to the governments of Scotland, Wales and English local authorities. In all cases, they were asked to provide neutral and objective views, rather than any they held personally. We are grateful for the friendly and constructive discussions that took place on the subjects raised. Some participants wished not to have their views cited, so the entire event was treated as being held under the ‘Chatham House Rule’. Accordingly, contributions by individuals have not been attributed nor should any be assumed. The purpose of the hearing was to uncover the key issues likely to be salient to devolved and other sub-national units of government, whether or not the United Kingdom remains in or leaves the European Union.