{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/781389.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":781389,"attributes":{"action":"National Commission for Devolution","background":"Devolution is a unique chance to fix \"Broken Britain,\" but being slowed by affordability issues shaping thinking that undermines change. We need to adopt Einstein’s adage, “You cannot solve a problem with the same system that created it,” and create a National Commission to mould the solution.","additional_details":"Devolution to fix \"Broken Britain\" needs integrated effort, so the terms of reference include:\r\n* Definition & fit with Democracy & democratic ideals\r\n* Scope, framework & timetable for implementation\r\n* Reshape electoral system \r\n* Redefine responsibilities & relations of different levels  \r\n* Minimise costs \r\n* Financing for each level & effects on tax legislation.\r\n* KPI's for each level covering use of resources, voter interests & accountability\r\n* Replacement of officials between elections","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2026-09-08T16:25:18.409Z","updated_at":"2026-10-05T10:48:24.010Z","rejected_at":"2026-10-05T10:48:22.136Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-09-10T15:53:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"Aside from saying you want to have the Government establish a national commission on devolution, the text is unclear as to what you really want it to examine - your proposed terms of reference are unclear and don't necessarily align with each other or are vague."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}