As MSPs return from summer break, Salmond warned it’s all about the economy
As MSPs returned from their summer break, first minister Alex Salmond used the first day of the new political season in Scotland to outline a list of 14 bills.
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.
Reshuffle: Wales and Northern Ireland: Reaction to David Jones and Theresa Villiers
Welsh secretary David Jones and Northern Ireland secretary Theresa Villiers settled into their new cabinet seats today, advice aplenty ringing in their ears.
Experts slap down Salmond’s plan for a two-question Scottish independence referendum
A panel of experts has argued the referendum on whether Scotland should become an independent nation should be comprised of one clear question.
The phoney war on Scottish independence is coming to an end
The phoney war of the Scottish independene referendum may be about to end, and the real war begin, reports Ed Jacobs.
Northern Ireland secretary Owen Paterson launches plans to reform Stormont
Northern Ireland Secretary, Owen Paterson has launched a consultation on measures to improve the operation of Stormont, with a suggestion of legislation next year to implement reforms.
Will Wales make a bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games?
One of Wales’ Olympic Gold medallists has put his weight right behind a bid for Cardiff and South Wales to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Brown weighs in on Scottish independence
Gordon Brown last night made a high profile return to the Scottish political scene, taking Alex Salmond’s dream of independence head on.
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland reaction: Team GB has brought the UK together
Ed Jacobs rounds up the reaction from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to the London 2012 Olympic Games which concluded yesterday.
Northern Ireland and Wales attack Gove’s failure to communicate
Education ministers from Wales and Northern Ireland have united in rebuking Michael Gove for failing to consult properly on changes to the examination system.
Salmond’s summer slump continues
Alex Salmond’s summer of headaches continues, with new polling revealing a dip in support for his cherished dream of Scottish independence.