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.
UK urged not to be bullied by SNP on timetable for independence
The UK government should not be pressurised into concluding negotiations to enable Scotland to become an independent state by an artificial deadline set by one party, according to a new report out today.
Police reject Sinn Fein ‘dark side’ allegations
A senior police officer in Northern Ireland has rejected suggestions that the recent arrest of Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams reflected a 'dark side' to policing in the north.
Scots want more information on independence
Scots are hungry for more information on what independence would mean in practice.
Is time running out for the yes to independence campaign?
Time is running out for the nationalists to realise their dreams of an independent Scotland, according to the leading pollster John Curtice.
Former Salmond advisor casts doubt on currency union
Alex Salmond’s plans for a currency union should Scotland vote for independence have suffered another setback.
Majority of non-Scottish businesses oppose independence
85 per cent of businesses outside Scotland believe it should remain within the UK, according to a new survey.