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.
Inquiry clears Salmond on EU advice but attacks him for “muddled” thinking
Alex Salmond was yesterday cleared of misleading the public over the Scottish Government’s stance in relation to the position of […]
Cap on benefit increases will do more harm to Wales than recession
A leading Welsh think tank has warned that the decision to cap benefit increases at 1% could end up doing […]
Cameron isn’t being listened to in Scotland
As he stood shoulder with his ronseal partner to declare that all is well in coalition Government land, David Cameron […]
Welfare reforms are not well fair for the regions
A housing association in Wales has warned that the Government’s Bedroom Tax will hit many tenants “like a hurricane”. Under […]
Flag protesters have Scotland in their sights as Belfast violence continues
After sustained protests about the flying of the Union flag over Belfast City Hall, they are now threatening to spill over into Scotland.
What does 2013 hold for devolution?
Left Foot Forward's Devolution Correspondent Ed Jacobs looks ahead to what 2013 has in store for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.