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Ed Miliband
05:00, 24 MAY 2014
Miliband: We'll end the low pay epidemic in Britain
Economic Development
The leader of the opposition has outlined major changes to force companies to increase the wages of the country's poorest paid. Graeme Brown reports.
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John Hemming's Yardley seat in Labour crosshairs
Economic Development
Yardley is one of 14 Liberal Democrat seats across the country where Labour claims it can win at the next General Election
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Trojan Horse: Gove is "playing politics" over Birmingham school plot claims, says Liam Byrne
Economic Development
• Michael Gove accused of running scared over school plot claims linked to academies • Parents are frustrated that Oftsed is sitting on results of inquiry • Islam helps pupils succeed - but there must be no "religious schools by the back door", says MP
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Goodbye Mondeo man, hello microtargeting
Opinion
I don’t pretend fully to understand micro-targeting, but I do get, and somewhat resent, its democratic implications. First, though, as Mike Yarwood’s Max Bygraves would say: I wanna tell you a story
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Solihull stands in the way of West Midlands combined authority
Economic Development
Talks are taking place over the region’s authorities uniting under one banner, which could unlock a £20 billion pot were Labour to take power next year
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We're in danger or missing the devolution ball
Opinion
Miliband has said he wants cities like Birmingham and Manchester to become powerful urban dynamos, taking control of budgets for skills, housing, transport and the Work Programme so to boost their economies
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Birmingham and Black Country better together, claims Miliband
Economic Development
Labour leader urges more co-operation as he pledges return of regional minister.
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Miliband's push for a 'Greater Birmingham'
Opinion
Labour Leader Ed Miliband was in Birmingham this week pushing for greater regional co-operation
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Labour will appoint a Minister for the West Midlands to champion region, says Ed Miliband
Economic Development
Labour's manifesto will include plans for a Minister for the West Midlands and to devolve £20 billion from central government to local councils, Ed Miliband has revealed during a visit to Birmingham
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Ed Miliband promises "Greater Birmingham" share of £20 billion - but only if region creates a combined super-council
Economic Development
Labour leader Ed Miliband is revealing plans to strip £20 billion from Whitehall departments and give the funds to regions to create jobs, during a visit to Birmingham.
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Miliband under pressure to hand power to cities
Opinion
Labour leader Ed Miliband may need bold policies in order to secure an election win.
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Well known lawyer John James to stand for UKIP
Professional Services
The 68-year-old businessman, who describes himself as semi-retired, is to fight the Tanworth in Arden ward in May along with several other UKIP candidates
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Osborne delivers Budget for pensioners, working people and manufacturers
Economic Development
More than 250,000 working people in the West Midlands will be taken out of income tax entirely under changes announced in George Osborne's Budget statement
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Budget 2014: Chancellor promises Budget for 'resilient economy'
Economic Development
The Chancellor is expected to unveil a further rise in the personal allowance above the £10,000 level promised by the coalition, and confirm heavily-trailed childcare subsidies among other measures to help those on lower and middle-incomes
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City council leader comes out in support of Dromey and Harman
Economic Development
Labour councillor Sir Albert, who has worked alongside the pair for decades, says “no-one” believes they had links to paedophile rights campaigners, as claimed by the Daily Mail
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Why does everyone hate councillors?
Opinion
When our national politicians take an interest in devolving power to local communities, giving it to councillors is the last option they consider.
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No promises for what can't be delivered
Opinion
With the next General Election now less than 18 months away 2014 will increasingly be dominated by political posturing.
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Ed Miliband: I'll set Birmingham free of Whitehall
Economic Development
Opposition leader Ed Miliband has pledged to release Birmingham and the big cities from the stranglehold of Government control if he wins the next election.
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George Osborne's message - the future is bright but be very afraid
Opinion
Political Editor Jonathan Walker gives his instant analysis of Chancellor George Osborne's Autumn Statement
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Data shows households are not switching despite high electricity bills
Economic Development
Figures show that 65 per cent of properties in the West Midlands are supplied with electricity by npower, the firm that bought the Midlands Electricity Board in 1999
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Crime commissioner Bob Jones calls for return to police authorities
Economic Development
Bob Jones backed calls from Lord Stevens, the former head of London’s Metropolitan Police, for the post to be axed
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Britain's ten largest cities outside London urge Labour - unite with Government to back HS2
Economic Development
Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham and Sheffield as well as Glasgow and Edinburgh are all supporting HS2, as legislation comes to the Commons
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Overspend on Curzon Station work as pressure on HS2 budget grows
Economic Development
Structural and design services to build up to the high speed rail link is set to cost 18 per cent more than expected after it emerged all four contracts given out so far were over budget
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Midland expert backs living wage bid
Economic Development
Ed Miliband's proposals would represent a "win-win" according to an employment expert
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