Tories in Scotland: A tale of two parties
Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson has come under fresh pressure as a poll of grassroots party members points to a complete collapse in support for her.
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.
Are we a Christian country or not? It’s time to decide
Ed Jacobs calls on the Britain 2012 to decide if we are a Christian country or not.
The Week Outside Westminster – Plaid leadership contest ends as UUP’s begins
Ed Jacobs rounds up the week’s news from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, plus the week’s local council by-election results.
MSPs back plans to tackle Scotland’s alcohol timebomb – but Labour abstain
Scotland’s battle with the bottle took an historic step forward yesterday as MSPs gave initial approval for the SNP’s plans for a minimum price for alcohol.
Kennedy v McCallister: The battle for the future of the UUP begins
Following Tom Elliott’s resignation as leader of the Ulster Unionist Party, we look at the battle to succeed him, between John McCallister and Danny Kennedy.
The Week Outside Westminster – “Home Rule beats Tory rule any day,” roars Salmond
Ed Jacobs rounds up the week’s news from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, plus the week’s local council by-election results.
Remploy closures: “This callous coalition government have no sense whatsoever”
The coalition government’s decision to oversee the closure of 36 of Remploy’s 54 factories has been greeted with expressions of extreme disappointment.
The Unionists are on to a winner – why not put it to the test?
It is time to put to the test the positive, progressive alternative to Alex Salmond’s independence bandwagon Scotland so desperately needs, writes Ed Jacobs.
The Week Outside Westminster: Murdoch goes Salmond-fishing
Ed Jacobs presents the news of the week in Northern Ireland, Wales, and – yes! – even Scotland.
Wales faces 6,000 more children in poverty due to welfare cuts
Ed Jacobs details the full extent of the welfare cuts on Wales. They’re nasty.