“Not the man to lead” – opposition parties attack ‘tainted’ Salmond over Leveson
The opposition has attacked Alex Salmond after the Scottish first minister’s relationship with Rupert Murdoch was described as “striking” in the Leveson Report.
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.
Pre-Leveson reaction: Regulation by statute will be a ‘regressive and unhelpful step’
Across the UK the message is clear – whilst stronger press regulation is needed, any system underpinned by statute would be a regressive and unhelpful step.
Is the Wales Office trying to stifle debate on the Silk Commission?
A report in today’s Western Mail describes the opinion of some within the Wales Office who wish to dampen the debate on the findings of the Silk Commission.
Devolution: The future of the UK is under the microscope
After an eventful few weeks for devolution, Ed Jacobs looks at what the future of the UK may well be.
Comment: Out of yesterday’s ashes should emerge a stronger Church
Out of the ashes of a difficult day yesterday should come a stronger Church of England in the wake of yesterday’s General Synod vote against female bishops.
Is Wales about to get tax varying powers?
After the Silk Commission has finished its report, recommendations for greater fiscal powers have been well received in Wales.
IFS: An independent Scotland would face a long term fiscal headache
A report by the Institute of Fiscal Studies in Edinburgh highlights the financial issues an independent Scotland would have to contend with.
New report reaveals a third of those with a visual impairment in Wales lives in poverty
A new report by the Bevan Foundation today demonstrates the inhumane levels of poverty in the visually impaired in Wales.
“Financially illiterate”? Scottish Labour must do better
Ed Jacobs reports on the latest SNP/Labour row in Scotland – this time on corporation tax.
Adams calls on Irish Americans to support unity poll
Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams has called on Irish Americans to use their influence to support the party’s calls for a referendum on Irish unity. Declaring in a speech in New York that it was a “live issue” whichtest