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Jonathan Walker
The Birmingham Post's Political Editor based at Westminster.
Manchester powering ahead as Birmingham becomes 'laughing stock'
Combined Authorities
Former council leader Lord Whitby wades into debate on devolving powers to new West Midlands Combined Authority
The fear and anger of Labour MPs as they realise Jeremy Corbyn might win
Opinion
His supporters use the slogan Jez We Can - but some Labour MPs fear their party is doomed if Jeremy Corbyn becomes their new leader
West Midlands lagging behind in economic growth
Combined Authorities
New figures show Birmingham and surrounding districts have a long way to go to catch up with couterparts elsewhere in the UK
Former council boss Lord Whitby claimed £15,300 for three speeches
Politics
Mike Whitby, who led Birmingham City Council for eight years, defends his output saying not all work is done in the public glare of the chamber
Former Solihull MP Lorely Burt takes business role with Lib Dems
Politics
Ex-MP who served for ten years will now help 'party's fightback' after it suffered devastating losses in May's General Election
West Midlands Police could lose another £20m in funds
West Midlands Police
Analysis by PwC suggests a new system could see funding for the force drop by another £20m
How Harriet Harman got it wrong and caused a crisis for Labour
Labour Party
Political editor Jonathan Walker picks his way through the troubles currently blighting the battle to become Labour leader
More damning findings on Birmingham City Council
Birmingham City Council
Interim progress report six months after being given a year to improve paints a bleak picture for Europe's largest local authority
Pressure to end unfair funding for West Midlands Police
West Midlands Police
System which leaves region's police poorer could be axed following pressure on the Home Office
More pressure for elected mayor to lead West Midlands Combined Authority
Politics
Ministers spell out that region needs mayor to win significant new powers but West Midlands council leaders draw up proposals for system without clear leader
Whitehall millions bypass Midlands on way north
Combined Authorities
Region's MPs angry over shocking shortfall in handouts to West Midlands compared to other regions
Budget: George Osborne hasn't really introduced a living wage
The Budget
Chancellor George Osborne's claim to have introduced a compulsory living wage is not all it seems, but it helps his campaign to position the Conservatives as the workers' party
Summer Budget 2015: Chancellor offers nation 'a pay rise'
George Osborne MP
New compulsory living wage, £12bn cuts in welfare and new tax thresholds among George Osborne's Budget
Replay: George Osborne delivers his summer Budget
The Budget
The first Conservative-only Budget for 20 years, as it happened.
BBC may be told to invest in Midlands as part of Charter review, says Culture Secretary John Whittingdale
BBC
Concerns that the BBC is failing to give the West Midlands a fair share of investment will be considered in the review of the BBC Charter which must be renewed next year, the Culture Secretary has told MPs
Birmingham families face up to £6k drop in benefits
Conservative Party
Announcement in this week's Budget could see benefit claimants in the city lose thousands under new scheme to encourage work
West Midlands Combined Authority under fire over name choice
Politics
MP hits out at decision to omit Greater Birmingham from title of new super-council and more reaction following body's official launch
West Midlands Combined Authority launches official plans
Politics
Leaders of the seven councils unveil 'prospectus' detailing how the new super-council will be run
Liam Byrne vows sit-in if HS2 railroads deal to use land for jobs
High Speed 2
Birmingham MP Liam Byrne has condemned HS2 Ltd for failing to listen to the concerns of Birmingham City Council and MPs.
Region's MPs keep it in the family as claims revealed
Politics
Commons publishes allowances and interests
Business Secretary Sajid Javid vows to champion 'Midlands Engine'
Economic Development
Cabinet member and Bromsgrove MP says he plans to harness his power in Whitehall to push the region to greater growth
David Cameron believes British Muslims have an extremism problem
Politics
David Cameron believes ideas which can encourage violence - such as opposition to democracy - are sometimes tolerated in British Muslim communities
Birmingham's business leaders left 'disappointed' by Heathrow extension decision
Birmingham Airport
Airport chief urges government to move ahead with caution while chamber boss called it an opportunity missed
UKIP candidate Steve Latham in Facebook rant about mixed-race marriage
UK Independence Party
Would-be councillor said: “We face Europe’s fusion with the Third World. The interracial marriage produces each year thousands of young people of mixed race.”
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