New surge in support for Scottish independence
A surge in support for the Yes campaign has come at the same time as some question Alistair Darling’s leadership
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 debate for Scotland gets ugly
With less than three weeks to go until polling day, the climate around Scotland’s referendum on independence has taken an ugly turn.
Clinton aide accuses Nothern Ireland politicians of abysmal leadership
A former aide has sparked controversy in saying that Northern Irish politicians, back some 20 years ago, displayed abysmal leadership A former senior aide to the Bill Clinton during his time in the White House has issued a damning indictmenttest
Alex Salmond’s oil predictions aren’t so slick after all
Has Alex Salmond wildly overestimated the part of oil in his independent utopia?
It’s time to turn the words into action on Christian persecution
While the UK has form condemning barbaric acts inflicted on Christians because of their faith. It is time now to turn the words into action.
Salmond needs to spell out his Plan B on currency
All three main parties are clear on where they stand with Scotland and the currency issue – Alex Salmond needs to spell out his Plan B, and fast.
It’s time for the EU to go further to protect Christians
It’s time the EU gave more serious consideration as to how best it can use it’s diplomatic, trade and economic muscle to protect Christians.
Salmond fails to get Commonwealth boost
Alex Salmond’s hopes of a Scottish bounce as a result of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow have been dashed.
Will the last person to leave Scotland please turn out the lights
17 per cent of adults say they would consider leaving Scotland if it opted for independence.
Compassion doesn’t have to mean assisted dying
Compassion is also about providing high quality care that should be available to all.