Is a minimum alcohol price now more likely?
The issus of alcohol abuse and minimum pricing for alcohol are back in the news after figures revealed Scots drink 20% more alcohol than the rest of the UK.
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.
The week outside westminster
Northern Ireland • DUP First Minister, Peter Robinson announced that he would be stepping down for six weeks to clear his name over allegations made by the BBC’s Spotlight Programme concerning his involvement in his wife Iris’ financial dealings. Hetest
Devolution update
The latest from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland – where now?
Explanation of the process for a succession and profiles of the candidates to replace Peter Robinson as First Minister of Northern Ireland.
Former UUP member takes over as N.I. First Minister
Peter Robinson will step down as First Minister of Northern Ireland for a period of six weeks. Arlene Foster, a former member of the UUP, takes over.
Is this the week the walls come down at Stormont?
On Thursday, the UDA completed its decommissioning programme; by the weekend, however, the peace process faced crisis following news of Iris Robinson’s affairs.
Notts County Council – Figures that don’t add up?
Just days after LFF highlighted the 600 jobs losses in Leicestershire, further questions are being raised about the way Nottinghamshire saves £33 million.
UDA decommissioning is excellent news for Northern Ireland
News that the Ulster Defence Association has decommissioned, beyond use, all its weapons has received a warm welcome across the political community in NI.
Conservative-run Leicestershire County Council – cutting costs by cutting more than 600 jobs
Tory-run Leicestershire County Council is to cut more than 600 jobs as a way of cutting the deficit, Left Foot Forward has learned.
Is Scotland failing to learn the lessons of coping with severe weather?
With the snow and ice wreaking havoc once more, questions are being asked over the SNP-led Scottish Government’s ability to cope with the bad weather.