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Peter Madeley

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

November 25, 2019

Supporting image for story: Tony Blair interview: 'In an election of risks, Boris Johnson is my biggest fear'

Tony Blair interview: 'In an election of risks, Boris Johnson is my biggest fear'

November 24, 2019

Supporting image for story: Labour West Bromwich candidate was forced to hand over £11,500 after tax evasion probe

Labour West Bromwich candidate was forced to hand over £11,500 after tax evasion probe

November 22, 2019

Supporting image for story: WATCH: Tony Blair hits campaign trail in Wolverhampton to back Labour's Pat McFadden

WATCH: Tony Blair hits campaign trail in Wolverhampton to back Labour's Pat McFadden

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Tory candidate got illegal dividend after 'losing everything' in bust company

Wolverhampton Tory candidate got illegal dividend after 'losing everything' in bust company

Supporting image for story: Comment: Nation to judge if manifesto is document of hope or disaster

Comment: Nation to judge if manifesto is document of hope or disaster

Supporting image for story: WATCH: Jeremy Corbyn heckled then cheered during Dudley visit

WATCH: Jeremy Corbyn heckled then cheered during Dudley visit

November 21, 2019

Supporting image for story: Foolish to underestimate Farage – the master of opportunism

Foolish to underestimate Farage – the master of opportunism

Supporting image for story: Why Farage's Brexit Party election strategy was always doomed

Why Farage's Brexit Party election strategy was always doomed

Supporting image for story: Comment: Underestimate the master of opportunism at your peril

Comment: Underestimate the master of opportunism at your peril

November 20, 2019

Supporting image for story: Agnostic Front at Mama Roux's, Birmingham - review

Agnostic Front at Mama Roux's, Birmingham - review

Supporting image for story: WATCH: Dominic Raab's election pitch scuppered by barking dog in Wolverhampton

WATCH: Dominic Raab's election pitch scuppered by barking dog in Wolverhampton

November 19, 2019

Supporting image for story: Lib Dem candidate hits out after eight-hour wait for police in Dudley

Lib Dem candidate hits out after eight-hour wait for police in Dudley

November 18, 2019

Supporting image for story: Wrong eye operated on and swabs left inside in botched surgery: Hospital blunders put patients at risk

Wrong eye operated on and swabs left inside in botched surgery: Hospital blunders put patients at risk

November 16, 2019

Supporting image for story: What now for Brexit Party as Nigel Farage cancels two Black Country visits?

What now for Brexit Party as Nigel Farage cancels two Black Country visits?

November 15, 2019

Supporting image for story: Farage pulls out of second Black Country rally as he hits out at 'double-crossing' Rupert Lowe

Farage pulls out of second Black Country rally as he hits out at 'double-crossing' Rupert Lowe

Supporting image for story: Greens ready for tilt at two Wolverhampton seats

Greens ready for tilt at two Wolverhampton seats

Supporting image for story: 'We scared him away': Brexit Party candidate's decision to quit welcomed by Tories and Labour

'We scared him away': Brexit Party candidate's decision to quit welcomed by Tories and Labour

Supporting image for story: COMMENT: Election dominated by names absent from ballot paper

COMMENT: Election dominated by names absent from ballot paper

November 14, 2019

Supporting image for story: Blow for Farage as Lowe stands aside in Dudley North

Blow for Farage as Lowe stands aside in Dudley North

Supporting image for story: COMMENT: How tactical voting further muddying already murky political waters

COMMENT: How tactical voting further muddying already murky political waters

Supporting image for story: Labour row over West Bromwich West General Election candidate

Labour row over West Bromwich West General Election candidate

Supporting image for story: Housing Secretary's vision of vibrant Wolverhampton

Housing Secretary's vision of vibrant Wolverhampton

November 13, 2019

Supporting image for story: Labour candidate Melanie Dudley: I'll fulfil Leave voters wishes on Brexit

Labour candidate Melanie Dudley: I'll fulfil Leave voters wishes on Brexit

Supporting image for story: Tory Walsall councillor suspended over 'racist comments on social media'

Tory Walsall councillor suspended over 'racist comments on social media'

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on a Jag in a ford, the Scottish question and the "wave of hysteria" that never was

Peter Rhodes on a Jag in a ford, the Scottish question and the "wave of hysteria" that never was

November 12, 2019

Supporting image for story: 'I’ve had the rug pulled from under me': Walsall Brexit Party candidate baffled over Farage’s climbdown

'I’ve had the rug pulled from under me': Walsall Brexit Party candidate baffled over Farage’s climbdown

Supporting image for story: Boris Johnson interview: 'Investment will flood into West Midlands' after Brexit

Boris Johnson interview: 'Investment will flood into West Midlands' after Brexit

November 11, 2019

Supporting image for story: Tories take aim at Labour-held Black Country seats

Tories take aim at Labour-held Black Country seats

Supporting image for story: 'My Brexit deal is ready to go': Boris Johnson reacts to Farage's pledge in Wolverhampton

'My Brexit deal is ready to go': Boris Johnson reacts to Farage's pledge in Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Boris Johnson in promise to armed forces ahead of Black Country visit

Boris Johnson in promise to armed forces ahead of Black Country visit

November 10, 2019

Supporting image for story: Labour name candidates for key Black Country seats

Labour name candidates for key Black Country seats

November 9, 2019

Supporting image for story: Adrian Bailey warns PM over his election strategy as he bids farewell to Parliament

Adrian Bailey warns PM over his election strategy as he bids farewell to Parliament

Supporting image for story: Eleanor Smith praises students behind art exhibition

Eleanor Smith praises students behind art exhibition

November 8, 2019

Supporting image for story: Boris primed to storm to victory, says anti-Brexit campaign group

Boris primed to storm to victory, says anti-Brexit campaign group

Supporting image for story: General election: Tories name Stourbridge candidate as ex-May advisor fails again

General election: Tories name Stourbridge candidate as ex-May advisor fails again

Supporting image for story: The also-rans who may determine future of UK

The also-rans who may determine future of UK

November 7, 2019

Supporting image for story: 'It sends a powerful message': Senior Tories react to Labour chaos

'It sends a powerful message': Senior Tories react to Labour chaos

Supporting image for story: 'Remain pact' targets just one West Midlands seat

'Remain pact' targets just one West Midlands seat

Supporting image for story: George Galloway the last man standing in West Bromwich East

George Galloway the last man standing in West Bromwich East

Supporting image for story: Moderates question whether there is still a Labour Party worth fighting for

Moderates question whether there is still a Labour Party worth fighting for

Supporting image for story: Jeremy Corbyn: The turbulent tenure of the unexpected leader

Jeremy Corbyn: The turbulent tenure of the unexpected leader

Supporting image for story: 'Vote Tory and stop Corbyn' says Ian Austin as ex-Labour MP quits Parliament

'Vote Tory and stop Corbyn' says Ian Austin as ex-Labour MP quits Parliament

Supporting image for story: Ian Austin: Why I've no choice but to ditch Labour and back Boris Johnson

Ian Austin: Why I've no choice but to ditch Labour and back Boris Johnson

November 6, 2019

Supporting image for story: Tom Watson: Decision to stand down 'personal not political'

Tom Watson: Decision to stand down 'personal not political'

Supporting image for story: COMMENT: The colourful, chaotic world of Boris Johnson

COMMENT: The colourful, chaotic world of Boris Johnson

November 5, 2019

Supporting image for story: Lib Dems face uphill battle in West Midlands as they aim for centre-ground voters

Lib Dems face uphill battle in West Midlands as they aim for centre-ground voters

November 1, 2019

Supporting image for story: General Election: Labour shortlists four women for key Dudley North seat

General Election: Labour shortlists four women for key Dudley North seat

Supporting image for story: Brexiteer Marco Longhi sets sights on Parliament in Dudley North campaign

Brexiteer Marco Longhi sets sights on Parliament in Dudley North campaign

October 31, 2019

Supporting image for story: Jeremy Corbyn: I'll sort Brexit out in six months

Jeremy Corbyn: I'll sort Brexit out in six months

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton councillor quits 'backward' Labour for the Tories

Wolverhampton councillor quits 'backward' Labour for the Tories

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