Warnings over Scottish fuel poverty target as energy chief enjoys £2m bonus
New concerns are being raised about the bonus package being awarded to Ian Marchant, chief executive of Scottish and Southern Energy, reports Ed Jacobs.
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.
Jobs and growth figures from Wales and Scotland deepen the gloom
The latest employment figures show Wales has been the worst hit by the recession, while growth in Scotland is stagnating, reports Ed Jacobs.
The 25 questions over the SNP’s Murdoch links
Left Foot Forward has obtained a copy of the 25 questions Scottish Labour has for Alex Salmond and the SNP over their links to News International and Rupert Murdoch.
SNP and Labour trade blows over Murdoch links
Amidst the almost hour-by-hour developments in the phone hacking scandal questions are now being asked over the SNP’s links to Rupert Murdoch’s media empire.
Cameron commits to Welsh funding reform, but when?
David Cameron, addressing the Welsh Assembly today, gave hope that the funding formula for Wales could be reformed soon – but the prime minister didn’t say when.
Cameron raises prospect of early vote on Scottish independence
David Cameron has raised the prospect of the UK government initiating a referendum on independence – before the Scottish government’s planned 2015 date.
Welsh first minister praises “very constructive” and “refreshing” Osborne
Welsh first minister Carwyn Jones has praised the chancellor, George Osborne, for a “refreshing approach” to the thorny issue of how Wales is funded.
Robinson calls for list of decommissioned weapons to be published
Northern Ireland’s first minister, Peter Robinson, has called for the government to publish in full the inventory of weapons decommissioned throughout the peace process.
The debate on Scottish independence: where do English voters stand?
Almost a half of all people in England would oppose Scotland gaining independence, according to a BBC/ComRes poll for last night’s Newsnight, reports Ed Jacobs.
Warnings over rise in fuel poverty in Scotland
Recent energy price rises could result in an additional 169,000 Scottish households facing fuel poverty, reports Ed Jacobs.