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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.

Almost 600 children treated on adult mental health wards in Wales over past ten years

Ed Jacobs
11 July, 2012

Over the last 10 years, at least 587 children spent 9,516 bed days on adult wards.

As Yes to Independence campaign splits (again), Cameron considers taking control of Scottish referendum

Ed Jacobs
9 July, 2012

A former SNP deputy leader and pro-independence heavyweight attacks the Yes campaign’s incoherence, striking “a hammer blow to Alex Salmond”.

Army cuts inspire resentment and misgivings across the home nations

Ed Jacobs
6 July, 2012

The Scottish regiments have been spared in the latest round of defence cuts – but not everyone north of the border is happy.

Ulster Bank customers *still* affected by RBS IT fail

Ed Jacobs
5 July, 2012

Despite Cameron’s declaration of the situation at the Ulster Bank as not being acceptable during PMQs, Whitehall is now seeking to pass the buck on the issue.

Do the SNP see England as a foreign country already?

Ed Jacobs
2 July, 2012

The Yes to Independence campaign has called for neither campaign to accept donations over £500 from outside of Scotland.

Call the Copts: The Muslim Brotherhood and Egypt’s Christians

Ed Jacobs
26 June, 2012

Mohammed Morsi’s victory in Egypt’s presidential election raises new fears over the future of religious freedom amongst the country’s Coptic Christian minority.

The Scottish press’ verdict on the launch of the “Better Together” campaign

Ed Jacobs
26 June, 2012

Following the launch of the Better Together campaign to retain Scotland’s place in the union, the Scottish press is unanimously praising the approach it’s taking.

Breaking the silence: Why business must come to terms with mental health problems

Ed Jacobs
22 June, 2012

One in four people suffer mental health problems throughout their lives – it’s time for business to act, supporting employees rather than simply firing them.

Alistair Darling: An independent Scotland will weaken its strength in Brussels

Ed Jacobs
20 June, 2012

Former chancellor Alistair Darling warns that an independent Scotland would have less “clout” to influence in Brussels.

Salmond’s independence campaign lurches from one problem to another

Ed Jacobs
19 June, 2012

With the campaign to defeat independence not due to be launched formally until next Monday, the independence campaign could have used this time to its advantage.

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