Scotland and Wales –a contrast in Labour’s fortunes
While support for the SNP continues to increase, Labour are managing to claw back some of their support in Wales
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.
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