The trade policies of Brexit Britain: the influence of and impacts on the devolved nations

Eiser, D., McEwen, N. and Roy, G. (2021) The trade policies of Brexit Britain: the influence of and impacts on the devolved nations. European Review of International Studies, 8(1), pp. 22-48. (doi: 10.1163/21967415-bja10034)

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Abstract

This paper examines the extent to which the UK’s three devolved governments have sought and achieved influence on the UK Government’s evolving post-Brexit international trade policy, distinguishing their influence at key stages of the trade policy cycle (mandate, negotiations and implementation). Despite carrying the legal responsibility to implement those aspects of trade deals that fall within areas of devolved competence, the devolved governments’ attempts to secure meaningful influence on the UK’s trade agreements have largely been frustrated. This reflects a lack of trust between the devolved and UK governments, weaknesses in the framework for and operation of intergovernmental relations, and a strong desire of the UK government to retain control centrally wherever possible. The resulting tensions have exacerbated devolved governments’ concerns over the authority of the devolved institutions post-Brexit.

Item Type:Articles
Additional Information:Nicola McEwen acknowledges support from a research grant provided by the Economic and Social Research Council (ES/T000856/1) David Eiser and Graeme Roy acknowledge support from a research grant provided by the Economic and Social Research Council (ES/S008225/1).
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Roy, Professor Graeme
Authors: Eiser, D., McEwen, N., and Roy, G.
College/School:College of Social Sciences
College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School > Economics
Journal Name:European Review of International Studies
Publisher:Brill
ISSN:2196-6923
ISSN (Online):2196-7415
Published Online:07 April 2021
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2021 Eiser et al.
First Published:First published in European Review of International Studies 8(1): 22-48
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons License

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