The Crown
Main article: Monarchy of the United Kingdom
The Welsh Government and the National Assembly for Wales have
more limited powers than those devolved to Scotland,[6] although
following the passing of the Government of Wales Act 2006 and
the Welsh devolution referendum, 2011, the Assembly can now
legislate in some areas through an Act of the National Assembly
for Wales. Following the 2011 election, Welsh Labour held
exactly half of the seats in the Assembly, falling just short of
an overall majority. A Welsh Labour Government was subsequently
formed headed by Carwyn Jones.
Northern Ireland Executive
Main article: Northern Ireland Executive
Legislatures
The UK Parliament is the supreme legislative body in the United
Kingdom (i.e., there is parliamentary sovereignty), and
Government is drawn from and answerable to it. Parliament
is bicameral, consisting of the House of Commons and the House
of Lords. There is also a devolved Scottish Parliament and
devolved Assemblies in Wales and Northern Ireland, with varying
degrees of legislative authority.
Local government
Main articles: Local government in England, Local government in
Scotland, Local government in Wales, and Local government in
Northern Ireland
European Union
Further information: European Movement UK, Euroscepticism in the
United Kingdom, Members of the European Parliament from the
United Kingdom, and Brexit