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Jonathan Walker
The Birmingham Post's Political Editor based at Westminster.
Comment: HS2 review could see speeds cut to save cash
Engineering
The Department for Transport has decided to look at whether making the HS2 trains run more slowly will save the project from its spiralling costs
HS2 approved by Boris Johnson - full business reaction as PM backs Midlands links and High Speed North
High Speed 2
Prime Minister also vows 'integrated plan for rail in the North' in move welcomed by business
HS2 to be given PM's approval but phase 2 will be reviewed
High Speed 2
Cabinet is expected to take steps to address spiralling costs of the project following review by its former chairman
Network Rail says 'no alternative' to second west coast line
Network Rail
Letter from head of Network Rail to Department for Transport says the public body had been warning since 2009 that capacity issues needed addressing on the West Coast Main Line
Business leaders urge Prime Minister to 'deliver HS2 all the way'
High Speed 2
Midlands and northern business leaders sign letter to Boris Johnson calling for the complete development of high-speed rail line
Birmingham planning to press ahead with 2022 Games 'hotel tax'
West Midlands
City council hopes it can still convince the Government to allow a hotel levy to be put in place to raise £15m towards hosting the sporting spectacle
West Midlands, Leeds and Manchester leaders demand decision over HS2
High Speed 2
Trio of regional politicians all speak in favour of high-speed rail project as country continues to await outcome of 2019's review
HS2 review panel stood down but report is delayed
Politics
Panel investigating the future of the high-speed rail project will not present their findings until after the General Election however a date is yet to be announced
New £3.6bn funding to boost jobs and transport
West Midlands
West Midlands towns and cities invited to apply for a share of the government capital which is aimed at 'rebalancing the national economy'
Mayor's plans for battery 'gigafactory' in West Midlands rejected at Labour Conference
West Midlands
Shadow Business Secretary Rebecca Long-Bailey said a Labour government would build new factories in Staffordshire, South West and South Wales instead
Black Country among UK regions most in need of investment
West Midlands
New report from Lord Kerslake names the area among eight across the UK where action is needed to combat access to education and employment
HS2 to be hit by delays of up to three years
High Speed 2
Government is expected to announce a delay this week which would see first phase not complete until as late as 2029
Boris Johnson appoints new Midlands champion
Politics
Housing Secretary and Nottinghamshire MP Robert Jenrick will take on the additional role to spearhead investment and projects in the region
Mayor calls for 'gigafactory' to make electric vehicle batteries
West Midlands
Andy Street says he would like to see something similar to Tesla's new facility in Nevada recreated in the West Midlands
'Hotel tax' could fund Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
West Midlands
Members of the House of Lords are trying to amend government bill to allow a new levy to help fund the sporting spectacle
2022 Commonwealth Games to cost £778 million
West Midlands
Government confirms official budget for the sporting spectacle which is coming to Birmingham in three years' time
Former HS2 chairman to lead review of new rail line
High Speed 2
Tory leadership hopeful Boris Johnson has set up an investigation of the case for the high-speed rail line
Tory leadership candidates vow to build HS2 if elected
West Midlands
Jeremy Hunt and Sajid Javid have both publicly declared their backing for the high-speed rail project
Comment: Why do governments love running down the North and Midlands
West Midlands
Political editor Jonathan Walker assesses the impact of a new report which suggests our governments have a policy of supporting London and the South East
Radical reform of business rates needed, says West Midlands Mayor
West Midlands
Former John Lewis chief is proposing higher taxes on online retailers to help pay for additional policing and infrastructure
HS2 rail project could be axed after all
West Midlands
Stark warning from Chief Secretary to the Treasure Lizz Truss over £56bn rail project
Jeremy Corbyn is 'leading Labour off a cliff' says Birmingham MP
Steve McCabe
Selly Oak MP Steve McCabe joins chorus of voices from within Labour Party calling for left wing leader to stand down
Vow to listen to West Coast Main Line commuters' concerns
Politics
Government pledge after it published controversial plans to cut services to West Midlands locations
Anger as David Cameron breaks pledge to help British Gas workers
Employment
Taskforce vow over hundreds of job losses in the Black Country has been reversed
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