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.
Scottish Labour needs to wake up to the threat of independence
The number of people supporting independence for Scotland now leads those who disagree with it on both sides of the border, according to new polling.
Alexander outlines harsh truths for Scottish Labour as his own seat is axed
Ed Jacobs examines Douglas Alexander's speech to Scotland today, and looks at the effect the boundary review will have on Scottish representation.
Devolved nations call on Whitehall to create jobs
Today’s disastrous unemployment figures have been greeted with a sense of shock and deep concern across the devolved nations, reports Ed Jacobs.
Will Wales get tax varying powers?
Left Foot Forward’s Ed Jacobs covers the setting up of the Holtham Commission, which will look at granting Wales tax-varying powers akin to Scotland.
West must do more to support religious freedom following the Arab Spring
Ed Jacobs writes about the West’s responsibility to protect religious freedom following the Arab Spring.
Young people waiting years for mental health treatments in Scotland
New figures from NHS Scotland have revealed the extent of the waits some young people suffering from a mental health problem now face in accessing treatment.