Tory Welsh secretary’s speech a demonstration of selective amnesia
Ed Jacobs examines the Conservative party’s rhetoric on Wales, and how it doesn’t match up with their actions, and looks at the future of Scottish Conservatism.
Scotland
Miliband needs to move the argument beyond mere Tory-bashing
Ed Jacobs rounds up the reaction from the press across the devolved nations, which has focused on how the party needs to rebuild itself and regain credibility.
Scottish Labour needs a new Donald Dewar
As Labour begins its annual conference in Liverpool, the issue of independence for Scotland now seems to be concentrating minds, reports Ed Jacobs.
Labour in Westminster should learn from Scotland on economic policy
The Labour party in Scotland has now embarked on a journey of realistic policymaking – a process the party in Westminster should pay attention to.
SNP boost capital spending, but at what cost?
Left Foot Forward’s Ed Jacobs reviews the Scottish budget, asking what the true cost of the SNP’ pledge to increase capital spending will be.
Fees hike dragged Scottish Lib Dems into “political gutter” says former leader
Tavish Scott has revealed the extent to which Nick Clegg’s decision to enter into coalition with the Conservativeshas damaged the Liberal Democrats in Scotland.
Memo to Mr Cameron – look to Scotland, where unemployment is falling
As the economy falters, David Cameron and George Osborne should look to Scotland – the only area of the country where unemployment fell, reports Ed Jacobs.
Super-confident Salmond has the air of a man who seems untouchable
For all the hits his opponents try to land on him, Alex Salmond now has the air of a man who seems untouchable, writes Left Foot Forward’s Ed Jacobs.
“Private” Fraser is jumping the gun in predicting the Scottish Tories are doomed
“Private” Murdo Fraser, who is hoping to lead the Conservatives in Scotland, is jumping the gun in predicting the Scottish Tories are doomed, writes Kevin Meagher.
Supporters of the Union must wake up to the real prospect of independence
Murdo Fraser’s pledge to disband the Conservative party in Scotland, formally announced today, lays bare the high wire act he is now playing, reports Ed Jacobs.