New warnings over the safety of patient care
In Scotland, the Royal College of Nursing is warning that nurses are “propping up” the NHS by regularly working overtime, leading to serious concerns over the safety of patient care.
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 unites as fears grow over dissidents
Ed Jacobs reports from Northern Ireland where national unity against the dissident terrorists sits side by side with a growing fear over their continuing threat.
Nick Clegg’s Welsh discomfort
Ed Jacobs with the latest on the Liberal Democrats’ electoral prospects after all their coalition discomfort.
Scottish Labour calls for “bold” reforms
Left Foot Forward’s Devolution Correspondent Ed Jacobs reports on the launch of Scottish Labour’s election manifesto.
Ray of hope amidst the despair
On the day of Ronan Kerr’s funeral, there was a glimmer of hope for the future, with new research showing the wider community in Northern Ireland is seeking greater integration between communities.
Will a Plaid/Tory coalition put at risk the fight against poverty?
Questions have been raised in the ongoing election campaign about the risks posed to efforts to combat poverty in the event of Conservative/Plaid coalition in Cardiff.
Are Lib Dems deserting a sinking ship?
Ed Jacobs rounds up all the latest gaffes and electioneering from Wales and Scotland in the run-up to the elections.
Coalition savaged by dead sheep and Salmond
Ed Jacobs with the latest attacks on the coalition from elder statesmen inside and outside the party.
Coalition faces backlash on North Sea oil
Just a week after the chancellor announced an unexpected £2 billion tax rise on North Sea oil companies to finance his 1p cut in the duty on fuel, three major oil companies have announced that they are considering shelving investmenttest
Northern Ireland ends policing 50/50 rule
Ed Jacobs reports on the end to the policy of 50/50 representation in Northern Ireland’s police force.