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.
Villiers calls for new process to deal with Northern Ireland’s past
In a speech today, Northern Ireland secretary Theresa Villiers will call for a new process to deal with Northern Ireland's past.
Farage challenges Salmond to EU debate
Fresh from taking on Nick Clegg, Nigel Farage has called on Scottish first minister Alex Salmond to debate with him ahead of September’s referendum.
Pressure mounts on Salmond for currency plan b
New polling has found that a majority of people outside Scotland oppose the idea of a currency union.
Cameron doesn’t give ‘two hoots’ about Welsh NHS, says first minister
The Welsh first minister has claimed that David Cameron “doesn't care two hoots about the NHS in Wales”.
Government hampering scrutiny of universal credit, say MPs
The Work and Pensions Select Committee has today accused the government of “hampering” its inquiry into Universal Credit.
Scottish Labour ups its game on independence
New polling data has revealed that the Yes to Scottish independence camp has managed to cut the lead of the No campaign to just 5 per cent.