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.
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 […]
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.