Calls for Holyrood reform, as ‘no to independence’ campaign gets serious
Scotland’s Cabinet secretary for Parliamentary Business and Government Strategy, Bruce Crawford has called for reforms to the way Holyrood operates.
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.
Devolved nations call on coalition to act on funding and economic strategy
Left Foot Forward’s Devolution Correspondent Ed Jacobs reports on the devolved nations’ call for the coalition to act on funding and economic strategy.
Archbishop “right to speak out” says spin doctor who said “we don’t do God”
Those within the coalition are not concerned about the principle of the Archbishop Rowan Williams speaking out, but that his remarks make uncomfortable reading.
Monarchy “perpetuates inequality” says Plaid AM
As the Queen opened the fourth National Assembly for Wales, one Plaid Cymru AM, has dubbed the monarchy “a hereditary class system which perpetuates inequality”
Child poverty the “challenge of our generation” says McConnell
Former Scottish first minister, Lord McConnell has called on all parties to unite against child poverty which he called the “challenge of our generation”.
Support for special advisers review following appointment of convicted killer at Stormont
Ulster parties have supported a review into the way special advisers at Stormont are appointed, following anger at the appointment by Sinn Fein of Mary McArdle.
Referendum on Scottish independence? Time to ‘bring it on’
How do unionists respond to the SNP’s Alex Salmond? Perhaps the best option is to bring on an independence referendum sooner rather than later, writes Ed Jacobs.
WikiLeaks reveals secrets of Northern Ireland peace process
US State Department cables leaked by WikiLeaks have alleged that the DUP and Sinn Fein held discussions far earlier than their official first talks in 2007.
King’s Fund apologise for “error” in figures on health spending in Wales
Health think tank The King’s Fund has been forced to write to the Welsh government to apologise for errors in figures it produced on health spending in Wales.
Leaked reports of 20 per cent cuts to BBC Wales “not acceptable” says Jones
Welsh first minister Carwyn Jones has called for urgent talks with Westminster to discuss leaked plans for cuts to the BBC services in Wales, reports Ed Jacobs.