Ed Jacobs
Ed writes on devolved and local government. He works as a political consultant at the only Northern based consultancy, The Public Affairs Company. Ed has previously helped establish and run a student news website therundown.co.uk.
More evidence of public sector cuts
More evidence has emerged of the financial squeeze set to confront the public sector, as policy makers turn their attention to how to plug budget deficits.
Nicola Sturgeon – what future?
The SNP will have to consider whether Ms Sturgeon remains an asset to her party as its deputy leader, not least after her involvement in the "Lunchgate" saga.
The Week Outside Westminster
Scotland • The former chair of the Committee on Standards in Public, Sir Alistair Graham, said reports the SNP were […]
Hillsborough – was it really a deal?
Northern Ireland’s First and Deputy First Minister have outlined a timetable for reform of the management of parades. But problems […]
“This is an historic day”
The Welsh Assembly has voted overwhelmingly in support of a motion for a referendum for the people of Wales on granting the Assembly full law making powers.
Northern Ireland decommissioning – progress but not the end
Speaking in the House of Commons, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has confirmed that two republican Paramilitary groups, the Irish National […]