DUP rejects Haass proposals
The DUP Leader and Northern Ireland first minister has given a hostile reaction to draft proposals drawn up by the US diplomat, Richard Haass, on flags, parades and legacy issues.
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.
Van Rompuy raises doubts over SNP EU policy
The Scottish government’s position on the status of an independent Scotland within the European Union has been cast into doubt by the President of the European Council.
DUP express limited support for Nothern Ireland immunity proposal
A senior member of the Democratic Unionist Party has indicated that the party might support the idea of giving immunity to those accused of atrocities in Northern Ireland.
It’s time to support the freedom to worship
By denying Christians their ability to follow their faith, too many countries so cruelly deny them a hope that the world so often lacks. It’s time it ended.
Poll boost for Scots independence campaign
Support for Scottish independence has increased, according to a new poll.
Mandela’s legacy across the nations
Across the devolved nations, political leaders have lined up to express their admiration for Nelson Mandela.
Financial experts raise concerns over Scottish independence debate
Taxation and finance experts in Scotland have attacked the SNP’s road map to independence.
The worst countries to be a Christian
The persecution of Christians will be debated today in the House of Commons.
Welsh assembly in ‘urgent need’ of changes says AM
A prominent Labour AMs has called for an increase in the number of members of the Welsh Assembly.
SNP EU plans in serious doubt
Alex Salmond’s plans for independence have received another blow, this time over membership of the European Union.