Aide to MP Margot James resigns Tory whip but insists she is still loyal to party
An aide to one of David Cameron’s inner-circle of MPs has resigned the Conservative whip on Dudley Council, following her husband’s lead in quitting the group.
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Digital Editions Tory MPs demand EU referendum
Tory MPs from the Black Country and Staffordshire are among a group of rebels today backing demands for a referendum on the European Union.
Men at work again after duchess officially opens beleaguered council HQ
What a difference a duchess makes.
Petition to save The Public after Sandwell College campus move revealed
A petition has been launched in support of controversial West Bromwich arts centre The Public following the shock news it could be turned into a college campus.
UKIP surge: Farage against the machine
Membership of the UK Independence Party has risen by more than a third since the start of the year, it revealed today.
MPs to hand back £484k home profits
MPs have agreed to hand back more than £484,000 worth of profits from taxpayer-funded homes.
Sandwell named as top workshy blackspot
Sandwell has been named among the 20 ‘workshy’ hotspots of Britain where incapacity benefit claimants were found fit enough to work.
Labour’s days in Staffordshire County Council broom cupboard swept away
Labour was today moving out of its ‘broom cupboard’ office at Staffordshire County Council after winning almost two dozen seats in local elections.
Ukip jubilation as Wyre Forest seats won
Jubilant Ukip secured historic results as they took two Wyre Forest seats on Worcestershire County Council.
Full election results from Staffordshire and Worcestershire areas
See the county council election results in full from Staffordshire and Worcestershire areas.
Conservatives dealt blow in Staffordshire as Labour make gains
The Conservatives have suffered a blow in Staffordshire as Labour made gains in the county council elections.
Poll: Can UKIP now be considered a serious political force?
As Nigel Farage hails a "remarkable" performance by the UK Independence Party in local council elections, can the party now be considered a serious political force?
County council election breakdown - South Staffordshire and Cannock Chase
See full results from the county council elections in South Staffordshire and Cannock Chase.
Sweeping gains in Staffordshire as Labour fights back
Labour made sweeping gains in Staffordshire, decimating the Conservative majority, as voters sent a clear message to David Cameron in the county council elections.
Tories facing heavy losses in vital council elections
Voters will go to the polls on Thursday in county council elections which could be pivotal to David Cameron’s premiership.
Seven-year delay on immigration cases in the West Midlands
A seven-year backlog of immigration cases is waiting to be processed in the West Midlands – with one MP waiting for answers on almost 1,000 applications.
'Back to basics' is key to beating recession says RBS boss
MORE manufacturing, increased competition and a better-skilled workforce will help the West Midlands back on its feet after the recession, the chief executive of the Royal Bank of Scotland said.
MPs call for support from David Cameron over Stafford Hospital
MPs have met with David Cameron to seek his support for Stafford Hospital as a campaign continues to stop it being downgraded.
Deputy mayor is selected for Wolverhampton
The next deputy mayor of Wolverhampton was revealed today as Liberal Democrat councillor Mike Heap.
HS2 bill to rise a further £8bn for the trains
More than £8 billion will be added to the bill for HS2, as the cost of trains has not been included in widely publicised figures.
Enoch who? 45 years since Rivers of Blood
Most ethnic minority voters have never heard of former Wolverhampton MP Enoch Powell, 45 years after his notorious ‘rivers of blood’ speech, a poll has found.