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.
Scotland will be hardest hit by the recession
Experts have warned that that Scotland is likely to be hit disproportionately by the impact the recession will have on the public sector. SNP criticisms of the report are based on including North Sea Oil revenues which PwC claim will "not protect jobs".
Stench of Leeds bin strike may spread
Industrial action by bin men and women in Leeds has become national news, with the Financial Times reporting that councils across the country are watching closely with fears growing that other public sector workers will become disgruntled by the prospect of pay cuts, and changes to working patterns and conditions.
Clinton: NI is an example to the world
US Secretary of State, Hilary Clinton has addressed the Northern Ireland Assembly. Her visit to the province comes amidst crucial […]
Australia’s economy: same policy, 33% poll lead
A poll commissioned by The Australian newspaper puts Australia’s Labour Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, 33 per cent ahead of Liberal Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull in terms of who is most capable of handling the country’s economy. Why has Labour’s sister party in Australia performed so well against its conservative opponents and what lessons does Britain have to learn from Kevin Rudd?
Northern Ireland policing and justice talks “at a crucial point”
The latest developments from Northern Ireland following the meetings between the Prime Minister, First Minister and Deputy First Minister.
Tough times ahead as Wales feels the pinch
Details of the draft budget, unveiled this week at the Welsh Assembly.