Grangemouth – an ‘act of industrial vandalism’
The Scottish press are overwhelmingly blaming Ineos for the closure of the Grangemouth petrochemical plant.
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.
SNP conference: Alex Salmond’s programme is like a colander: full of holes
The SNP’s argument is full of so many holes that it’s difficult not to conclude that it is fast resembling a colander.
Scottish independence – the year in numbers
Left Foot Forward assesses the movement of the Scottish independence polls over the last year.
Cameron faces hostile meeting over bedroom tax
David Cameron will face a difficult meeting later this week as the heads of the UK’s devolved governments meet.
Northern Ireland requires urgent attention to keep peace on track
The peace that has been cultivated over such a long period remains a fragile thing in constant need of TLC.
Change at Scotland office bad news for Better Together
The change in personnel at the Scotland Office signals bad news for the campaign to keep the Union together.
SNP in cahoots with the Tories
The Scottish government is working hand in glove with the Conservatives in opposing measures to reduce the cost of energy bills.
Welfare reforms leave Northern Ireland worst off
A new report claims that welfare reforms could cost the Northern Ireland economy £750 million a year.
Welsh NHS not for sale, says first minister
Welsh first minister Carwyn Jones has used his first press briefing following the Summer recess to launch a robust defence of the NHS in Wales.
Cameron denies crisis at Stormont
David Cameron has been forced to deny that there is a political crisis at Stormont.