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Peter Madeley

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

December 4, 2017

Supporting image for story: Library books spend slashed by two thirds

Library books spend slashed by two thirds

December 3, 2017

Supporting image for story: Willenhall man in fight to clear name over Swiss Cannon Run claim

Willenhall man in fight to clear name over Swiss Cannon Run claim

December 1, 2017

Supporting image for story: Coercive control up but not convictions revealed in new figures show

Coercive control up but not convictions revealed in new figures show

Supporting image for story: Reboot pending as exam cheats log on

Reboot pending as exam cheats log on

Supporting image for story: Parking charges rake in millions for councils

Parking charges rake in millions for councils

Supporting image for story: HMP Hewell - Drugs, booze, weapons and phones seized in prison raid

HMP Hewell - Drugs, booze, weapons and phones seized in prison raid

Supporting image for story: Woman badly injured after being attacked by wild horse roaming free

Woman badly injured after being attacked by wild horse roaming free

November 30, 2017

Supporting image for story: HS2 boss on charm offensive as he claims controversial line will boost Midlands growth

HS2 boss on charm offensive as he claims controversial line will boost Midlands growth

November 29, 2017

Supporting image for story: Mayor Andy Street - let West Midlands Police raise council tax to boost funding

Mayor Andy Street - let West Midlands Police raise council tax to boost funding

November 28, 2017

Supporting image for story: Consultation launched over 'silent killer'

Consultation launched over 'silent killer'

Supporting image for story: Every Time I Die, Comeback Kid, Knocked Loose, Higher Power, O2 Institute, Birmingham - review and pictures

Every Time I Die, Comeback Kid, Knocked Loose, Higher Power, O2 Institute, Birmingham - review and pictures

Supporting image for story: Secrecy row sparked over edited Brexit papers

Secrecy row sparked over edited Brexit papers

November 25, 2017

Supporting image for story: Former Girls' High student becomes first woman Black Rod

Former Girls' High student becomes first woman Black Rod

November 23, 2017

Supporting image for story: Budget 2017: West Midlands and JLR at centre of driverless vehicles revolution

Budget 2017: West Midlands and JLR at centre of driverless vehicles revolution

November 22, 2017

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Civic halls revamp to cost extra £21m – with new roof needed

Wolverhampton Civic halls revamp to cost extra £21m – with new roof needed

November 21, 2017

Supporting image for story: Prime Minister Theresa May: New Midland Metro route can boost West Midlands jobs

Prime Minister Theresa May: New Midland Metro route can boost West Midlands jobs

Supporting image for story: Andy Street: Black Country Midland Metro extension 'just the beginning'

Andy Street: Black Country Midland Metro extension 'just the beginning'

November 17, 2017

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Council rejects its own homes plan

Wolverhampton Council rejects its own homes plan

Supporting image for story: 2 Sisters: West Bromwich plant scandal is 'not a one-off'

2 Sisters: West Bromwich plant scandal is 'not a one-off'

November 16, 2017

Supporting image for story: Lefroy - some MPs 'disappointed' to not be on Brexit rebels list

Lefroy - some MPs 'disappointed' to not be on Brexit rebels list

Supporting image for story: Eddie Hughes MP: Politicians deserve to be treated with contempt if Brexit fails

Eddie Hughes MP: Politicians deserve to be treated with contempt if Brexit fails

Supporting image for story: Jeremy Lefroy - I won't be a Brexit rebel

Jeremy Lefroy - I won't be a Brexit rebel

November 15, 2017

Supporting image for story: New policy would see immigrants charged £50k to live in UK

New policy would see immigrants charged £50k to live in UK

Supporting image for story: How homelessness can be tackled in the West Midlands by following Finland

How homelessness can be tackled in the West Midlands by following Finland

November 14, 2017

Supporting image for story: Loyal Pamela was always Enoch's rose

Loyal Pamela was always Enoch's rose

November 13, 2017

Supporting image for story: Parliament to get vote on final Brexit deal

Parliament to get vote on final Brexit deal

Supporting image for story: Enoch Powell's wife Pamela dies, aged 91.

Enoch Powell's wife Pamela dies, aged 91.

Supporting image for story: Gordon beaten by Sir Francis Drake and a pasty

Gordon beaten by Sir Francis Drake and a pasty

November 11, 2017

Supporting image for story: Pat McFadden - EU has no appetite to punish UK for Brexit vote

Pat McFadden - EU has no appetite to punish UK for Brexit vote

Supporting image for story: MP Smith backs campaign to support the elderly

MP Smith backs campaign to support the elderly

November 9, 2017

Supporting image for story: Tom Watson: Labour is ready to lead if Theresa May's government collapses amid Priti Patel scandal

Tom Watson: Labour is ready to lead if Theresa May's government collapses amid Priti Patel scandal

November 8, 2017

Supporting image for story: Wyre Forest MP Mark Garnier apologises over sex toy scandal

Wyre Forest MP Mark Garnier apologises over sex toy scandal

November 6, 2017

Supporting image for story: Could Gavin Williamson be the next Prime Minister?

Could Gavin Williamson be the next Prime Minister?

November 4, 2017

Supporting image for story: Sandwell Council 'lewd messages' investigation: We take claims extremely seriously, says MP

Sandwell Council 'lewd messages' investigation: We take claims extremely seriously, says MP

Supporting image for story: MP Ian Austin furious after Labour readmits Nazi-quoting activist

MP Ian Austin furious after Labour readmits Nazi-quoting activist

November 2, 2017

Supporting image for story: Gavin Williamson appointed Theresa May's new Defence Secretary

Gavin Williamson appointed Theresa May's new Defence Secretary

November 1, 2017

Supporting image for story: Sandwell Council – Probe launched into claims leisure boss sent 'lewd phone messages'

Sandwell Council – Probe launched into claims leisure boss sent 'lewd phone messages'

October 28, 2017

Supporting image for story: Calls to suspend Sandwell Council leisure boss over ‘lewd phone messages’

Calls to suspend Sandwell Council leisure boss over ‘lewd phone messages’

October 27, 2017

Supporting image for story: 2 Sisters: Sandwell Council boss says the authority will go beyond national safety standards

2 Sisters: Sandwell Council boss says the authority will go beyond national safety standards

Supporting image for story: Gavin Williamson MP: Brexit 'hit list' claim is rubbish

Gavin Williamson MP: Brexit 'hit list' claim is rubbish

October 25, 2017

Supporting image for story: 2 Sisters inquiry: Ranjit Singh Boparan denies 'low standards' claim

2 Sisters inquiry: Ranjit Singh Boparan denies 'low standards' claim

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire County Council fork out £120k in pothole compensation

Staffordshire County Council fork out £120k in pothole compensation

October 24, 2017

Councils failing to replace homes sold off under Right to Buy scheme

October 21, 2017

Supporting image for story: UK to fight for every penny over Brexit divorce bill

UK to fight for every penny over Brexit divorce bill

October 20, 2017

Supporting image for story: Life Styles Bridal

Life Styles Bridal

Supporting image for story: Fed up traders braced for legal action over A41 Bilston Road Metro works

Fed up traders braced for legal action over A41 Bilston Road Metro works

October 18, 2017

Supporting image for story: 999 workers attacked 30 times a day in West Midlands

999 workers attacked 30 times a day in West Midlands

October 17, 2017

Supporting image for story: Watson goes on hunger strike in solidarity with Guantánamo prisoners

Watson goes on hunger strike in solidarity with Guantánamo prisoners

Supporting image for story: HS2 College opens in West Midlands

HS2 College opens in West Midlands

Supporting image for story: Pat - seat changes unlikely to go ahead

Pat - seat changes unlikely to go ahead

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