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.
What are the SNP hiding?
Concerns have been raised by Scotland’s Information Commissioner that the SNP Government is routinely and systematically rejecting Freedom of Information bids.
Northern Ireland: It’s not over ’til it’s over
The weekend's optimism in Northern Ireland has dissipated. DUP sources have said their assembly party is not ready to accept a deal and they won't be pressured.
MSPs mount bid for Iraq prosecutions
Scotland on Sunday reports that a group of SNP MSPs are calling for Tony Blair to stand trial in Scotland over Iraq. It comes after Blair appeared at the Iraq Inquiry.
The week outside Westminster
Given that this week outside Westminster has been dominated by ongoing and tense negotiations over the devolution of policing and […]
Deadline Friday
The parties in N. Ireland have until Friday to resolve their differences over the devolution of policing and justice, and the future of the parades commission.
Wales has the worst child poverty in the UK
Research has found that Wales has the highest proportion of children in poverty in the UK, with 15% of children living in a home making less than £12,220 a year