Coalition split on riots sentencing
Ed Jacobs discusses new data showing yet another split between the Tories and Lib Dems in government – this time over the proportionality of riot sentencing.
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.
Northern Ireland health workers strike over budget cuts
The Democratic Unionist Party has accused the public sector union Unison of having presided over strikes with no mandate from those involved, reports Ed Jacobs.
Wales to see increase in health spending as Lansley accused of dismantling NHS
Welsh Labour has accused the UK government of dismantling the NHS after an outspoken attack by Andrew Lansley of the party’s record on the NHS in Wales.
Are the devolved nations playing supermarket sweep with tuition fees?
Ed Jacobs examines the devolved nations’ tuition fees policy for UK students born outside their jurisdiction.
Tory Welsh secretary’s speech a demonstration of selective amnesia
Ed Jacobs examines the Conservative party’s rhetoric on Wales, and how it doesn’t match up with their actions, and looks at the future of Scottish Conservatism.
Welsh government outlines vision for “fairer and more prosperous country”
Ed Jacobs examines Carwyn Jones’s plans for an economic revival in Wales, bearing in mind that the government is the only Labour administration in the UK.
Miliband calls for a something for something culture
In a speech likely to be remembered for a 10 minute interruption in TV and Radio coverage, Ed Miliband has delivered a speech to his party conference with a message of fairness. Calling for a “new bargin” based on atest
Miliband needs to move the argument beyond mere Tory-bashing
Ed Jacobs rounds up the reaction from the press across the devolved nations, which has focused on how the party needs to rebuild itself and regain credibility.
Scottish Labour needs a new Donald Dewar
As Labour begins its annual conference in Liverpool, the issue of independence for Scotland now seems to be concentrating minds, reports Ed Jacobs.
SNP boost capital spending, but at what cost?
Left Foot Forward’s Ed Jacobs reviews the Scottish budget, asking what the true cost of the SNP’ pledge to increase capital spending will be.