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Peter Madeley

Political Editor for the Express & Star. Responsible for local and national political stories, opinion, comment and analysis.

November 10, 2020

Supporting image for story: Restrictions have halved the number of houses being built across parts of the West Midlands

Restrictions have halved the number of houses being built across parts of the West Midlands

November 9, 2020

Supporting image for story: Tory Police and Crime Commissioner candidate: I'll slash office costs to save police stations

Tory Police and Crime Commissioner candidate: I'll slash office costs to save police stations

November 7, 2020

Supporting image for story: Ministers accused of 'chaotic decision making' over furlough plans

Ministers accused of 'chaotic decision making' over furlough plans

Supporting image for story: MP enlists 10-ton truck to aid Black Country poppy mission

MP enlists 10-ton truck to aid Black Country poppy mission

November 6, 2020

Supporting image for story: MPs set to debate plans for fans to return to top level football

MPs set to debate plans for fans to return to top level football

Supporting image for story: Ministers accused of cronyism in awarding of Covid contracts

Ministers accused of cronyism in awarding of Covid contracts

Supporting image for story: Grassroots clubs will go to the wall without financial support, MP warns

Grassroots clubs will go to the wall without financial support, MP warns

November 5, 2020

Supporting image for story: West Bromwich MP launches survey on lockdown restrictions

West Bromwich MP launches survey on lockdown restrictions

Supporting image for story: Mayor hails 'strong return' on funding bid after Labour warns of 'pandemic of poverty'

Mayor hails 'strong return' on funding bid after Labour warns of 'pandemic of poverty'

Supporting image for story: Amanda Milling: It goes against my Conservative instincts, but we must lock down to save lives

Amanda Milling: It goes against my Conservative instincts, but we must lock down to save lives

November 4, 2020

Supporting image for story: MPs back lockdown amid claims it will destroy the economy

MPs back lockdown amid claims it will destroy the economy

November 3, 2020

Supporting image for story: 'Needless' lockdown will leave the hospitality industry in tatters, says council leader

'Needless' lockdown will leave the hospitality industry in tatters, says council leader

Supporting image for story: Alton Towers lockdown battle detailed in new documentary

Alton Towers lockdown battle detailed in new documentary

Supporting image for story: Comment: Blundering ministers buying time until vaccine is found

Comment: Blundering ministers buying time until vaccine is found

Supporting image for story: Lockdown likely to last longer than a month, council leaders warn

Lockdown likely to last longer than a month, council leaders warn

November 2, 2020

Supporting image for story: In-depth: The final countdown in the race to be least worst President

In-depth: The final countdown in the race to be least worst President

October 29, 2020

Supporting image for story: Lord Austin: 'Starmer is right to suspend Corbyn, but huge challenges lie ahead'

Lord Austin: 'Starmer is right to suspend Corbyn, but huge challenges lie ahead'

Supporting image for story: Tier 2 restrictions to start on Saturday for Dudley and Staffordshire

Tier 2 restrictions to start on Saturday for Dudley and Staffordshire

Supporting image for story: Jeremy Corbyn suspended by Labour after accusing opponents of 'overstating' anti-Semitism problem

Jeremy Corbyn suspended by Labour after accusing opponents of 'overstating' anti-Semitism problem

Supporting image for story: Tougher West Midlands lockdown restrictions to last into New Year, MPs warn

Tougher West Midlands lockdown restrictions to last into New Year, MPs warn

October 28, 2020

Supporting image for story: MP receives mayor's backing for green belt campaign

MP receives mayor's backing for green belt campaign

October 27, 2020

Supporting image for story: Dudley and Staffordshire to move into Tier 2 Covid restrictions this week

Dudley and Staffordshire to move into Tier 2 Covid restrictions this week

Supporting image for story: Weekly West Midlands coronavirus deaths rise to highest level since July

Weekly West Midlands coronavirus deaths rise to highest level since July

Supporting image for story: Comment: Free meals row shows you misread the public at your peril

Comment: Free meals row shows you misread the public at your peril

October 26, 2020

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton MP says he and his family have had death threats over school meals vote

Wolverhampton MP says he and his family have had death threats over school meals vote

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire set for talks over tier two lockdown restrictions

Staffordshire set for talks over tier two lockdown restrictions

October 24, 2020

Supporting image for story: Crucial £3.7m arts funding to keep Black Country attractions alive and kicking

Crucial £3.7m arts funding to keep Black Country attractions alive and kicking

Supporting image for story: School meals project launched after MPs vote down Rashford's plan

School meals project launched after MPs vote down Rashford's plan

Supporting image for story: Tech Review: Moshi IonGo 5K Duo portable battery dual charger – £74.95

Tech Review: Moshi IonGo 5K Duo portable battery dual charger – £74.95

October 23, 2020

Supporting image for story: Chancellor's new economic plan a lifeline for region's hospitality industry, Mayor says

Chancellor's new economic plan a lifeline for region's hospitality industry, Mayor says

Supporting image for story: Historic firm proving there is plenty of life in Black Country manufacturing

Historic firm proving there is plenty of life in Black Country manufacturing

Supporting image for story: Sandwell Council urged to spend Covid cash on bail out for businesses

Sandwell Council urged to spend Covid cash on bail out for businesses

October 22, 2020

Supporting image for story: Tory MPs defend opposition to Rashford's free school meals campaign

Tory MPs defend opposition to Rashford's free school meals campaign

Supporting image for story: Russells Hall Rainbow within a whisker of hitting £30k fundraising target

Russells Hall Rainbow within a whisker of hitting £30k fundraising target

Supporting image for story: 'Speed up' Navy support ships deal to boost industry during Covid crisis, MP urges

'Speed up' Navy support ships deal to boost industry during Covid crisis, MP urges

October 21, 2020

Supporting image for story: Harsher lockdown restrictions ruled out for Dudley this week - as new walk-through testing facility opens

Harsher lockdown restrictions ruled out for Dudley this week - as new walk-through testing facility opens

Supporting image for story: Region at 'tipping point' over rising Covid cases, health chief says

Region at 'tipping point' over rising Covid cases, health chief says

Supporting image for story: West Midlands tier three talks inevitable if Covid cases continue to rise, says mayor Andy Street

West Midlands tier three talks inevitable if Covid cases continue to rise, says mayor Andy Street

Supporting image for story: Hundreds of fines for breaching coronavirus restriction rules in West Midlands

Hundreds of fines for breaching coronavirus restriction rules in West Midlands

October 20, 2020

Supporting image for story: Fury over plans to scrap £12m adult learning scheme

Fury over plans to scrap £12m adult learning scheme

October 17, 2020

Supporting image for story: Volunteers pledge to improve treasured green space in Dudley

Volunteers pledge to improve treasured green space in Dudley

October 16, 2020

Supporting image for story: 'Financial package must be right' for West Midland to accept tougher lockdown measures

'Financial package must be right' for West Midland to accept tougher lockdown measures

Supporting image for story: Dudley set for talks over tougher tier 2 restrictions as Covid cases rise

Dudley set for talks over tougher tier 2 restrictions as Covid cases rise

October 15, 2020

Supporting image for story: Dudley could be just a week away from stricter lockdown, leader warns

Dudley could be just a week away from stricter lockdown, leader warns

Supporting image for story: Why sparks are flying over Labour's 'circuit breaker' plan

Why sparks are flying over Labour's 'circuit breaker' plan

October 14, 2020

Supporting image for story: HS2 busts budget by nearly another £1 billion in latest setback

HS2 busts budget by nearly another £1 billion in latest setback

Supporting image for story: Anger at revelation arts venues in region have received lowest support in the whole country

Anger at revelation arts venues in region have received lowest support in the whole country

Supporting image for story: 'Confusing' new lockdown rules ending ban on garden visits come into force in Black Country

'Confusing' new lockdown rules ending ban on garden visits come into force in Black Country

October 13, 2020

Supporting image for story: Fears new restrictions will have 'devastating' impact on Black Country hospitality industry

Fears new restrictions will have 'devastating' impact on Black Country hospitality industry

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton MP wants ministers to ramp up efforts to combat cyber attacks ahead of 5G rollout

Wolverhampton MP wants ministers to ramp up efforts to combat cyber attacks ahead of 5G rollout

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