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 challenges facing Jim Murphy are immense
The new Scottish Labour leader will need to show Scottish voters that the party north of the border is able to think independently.
Surge in Scottish Green membership
Membership of the Scottish Green Party has seen a staggering increase of over 600 per cent since January.
Welsh Labour lose third of support in two years
Labour in Wales has lost a third of its support, according to new polling published this week.
Deadline looms large for Northern Ireland talks
A successful outcome to the talks at Stormont is crucial if corporation tax powers are to be devolved.
Why Alex Salmond will win Gordon next year
All recent polling suggests a return to Westminster for the former first minister.
Autumn statement pulls the rug from under the SNP
The chancellor's statement has for once given Westminster the upper hand over Holyrood.