This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-32953249

The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 0 Version 1
Lord Purvis launches Constitutional Convention Bill Lord Purvis launches Constitutional Convention Bill
(about 20 hours later)
Scottish Liberal Democrat peer Jeremy Purvis is to set out plans for a new constitutional convention for the UK. Scottish Liberal Democrat peer Jeremy Purvis has set out plans for a new constitutional convention for the UK.
Lord Purvis said he wanted an end to the current "make do and mend" approach to constitutional reform that could "threaten the UK".Lord Purvis said he wanted an end to the current "make do and mend" approach to constitutional reform that could "threaten the UK".
His proposal contains plans for further devolution to each of the home nations and local authorities.His proposal contains plans for further devolution to each of the home nations and local authorities.
It also suggests ways of reforming the Westminster voting system and the House of Lords.It also suggests ways of reforming the Westminster voting system and the House of Lords.
The peer will present his Constitutional Convention Bill in the House of Lords on Monday, and said it aimed to deliver a "sustainable, balanced devolution settlement that works for the whole UK." The peer presented his Constitutional Convention Bill in the House of Lords on Monday. He said it aimed to deliver a "sustainable, balanced devolution settlement that works for the whole UK."
His proposals would see a year-long convention comprised of politicians from all political parties and representatives from wider civic society.His proposals would see a year-long convention comprised of politicians from all political parties and representatives from wider civic society.
More powersMore powers
Scotland is due to receive new powers over tax next year when the Scotland Bill comes into effect.Scotland is due to receive new powers over tax next year when the Scotland Bill comes into effect.
However, following its landslide victory in the general election, the SNP has been pressing the UK government for further powers over employment and welfare policy.However, following its landslide victory in the general election, the SNP has been pressing the UK government for further powers over employment and welfare policy.
The SNP's general election manifesto said it was in favour of so-called full fiscal autonomy - power over all tax and spending - but that this would take time to deliver.The SNP's general election manifesto said it was in favour of so-called full fiscal autonomy - power over all tax and spending - but that this would take time to deliver.
Meanwhile, Tory MP Ian Stewart told the BBC on Sunday that his party was open to constitutional reform for the rest of the UK.Meanwhile, Tory MP Ian Stewart told the BBC on Sunday that his party was open to constitutional reform for the rest of the UK.
Plans to give MPs from English constituencies an effective veto on laws affecting only England were included in last week's Queen's Speech.Plans to give MPs from English constituencies an effective veto on laws affecting only England were included in last week's Queen's Speech.
Lord Purvis welcomed the new powers package for Scotland but said "piecemeal devolution" could not deliver stability.Lord Purvis welcomed the new powers package for Scotland but said "piecemeal devolution" could not deliver stability.
'Secure the future''Secure the future'
He added: "Pitting one part of the UK against another is no way to secure the future of our country.He added: "Pitting one part of the UK against another is no way to secure the future of our country.
"We need to abolish the make do and mend approach to reform that has let the SNP move the devolution goalposts time and again in a way that might work for them, but not for Scotland or the rest of the UK."We need to abolish the make do and mend approach to reform that has let the SNP move the devolution goalposts time and again in a way that might work for them, but not for Scotland or the rest of the UK.
"A constitutional convention will help us reach a settlement that protects the future of the UK and delivers communities the powers they need to thrive.""A constitutional convention will help us reach a settlement that protects the future of the UK and delivers communities the powers they need to thrive."
Lord Purvis also said it was time to "grasp the nettle" and tackle reform of the electoral system and the House of Lords.Lord Purvis also said it was time to "grasp the nettle" and tackle reform of the electoral system and the House of Lords.