Is Scotland’s relationship with Westminster about to go nuclear?
Ed Jacobs looks at whether the next row to erupt between Westminster and Holyrood will be over the future of the UK nuclear deterrent.
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.
Welsh Lib Dems risk losing 40 per cent of their assembly members
Ed Jacobs reports on disqualification of two Liberal Democrats from the Welsh Assembly.
President McAleese: Queen’s visit “an extraordinary moment in Irish history”
Ed Jacobs looks forward to the Queen’s historic visit to Ireland, reporting on reactions from the great and good and Morrisey.
What do the SNP mean by “independence”?
Do the SNP really intend to ask for full independence for Scotland in a referendum, or will there be an “independence lite”, asks Left Foot Forward’s Ed Jacobs.
Break up Britain? It’s time the coalition took a different path
Ed Jacobs gives a moving analysis of the fragmentation of UK society caused by growing inequality as a result of government economic and social policy.
Labour to go it alone in Wales “without any triumphalism”
Ed Jacobs reports from Wales on the decision by first minister Carwyn Jones to govern alone and not in coalition with Plaid Cymru or the Liberal Democrats.
The West must stand up for religious freedoms in Egypt
Ed Jacobs reports on the terrible trend of Christian persecution in post-revolutionary Egypt.
Time for normal politics in Northern Ireland?
Ed Jacobs looks at the aftermath of the first ever ‘everyday’ elction in Northern Ireland and asks what the future holds for the Stormont Assembly.
Scottish Labour needs deep-rooted reform
Ed Jacobs looks at the issues facing the Scottish parties, and particularly Labour, in the wake of Alex Salmond’s stunning victory north of the border.
Northern Ireland Vote 2011: Devolved elections campaign round-up
Ed Jacobs looks at the issues, policies and parties in the Northern Ireland election.