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Peter Madeley

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

January 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: Chancellor urged not to raise fuel duty amid claims average Black Country family faces £300 annual increase

Chancellor urged not to raise fuel duty amid claims average Black Country family faces £300 annual increase

Supporting image for story: Lichfield set for first ever international film festival

Lichfield set for first ever international film festival

January 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: Sandwell Tories in plea for council tax freeze with decision expected soon

Sandwell Tories in plea for council tax freeze with decision expected soon

Supporting image for story: Legacy of construction giant Carillion's chaotic collapse still festers five years on

Legacy of construction giant Carillion's chaotic collapse still festers five years on

January 17, 2023

Supporting image for story: Council tax to rise by 5% in Staffordshire in each of next two years

Council tax to rise by 5% in Staffordshire in each of next two years

January 16, 2023

Supporting image for story: Delay to housing plan for 9,000 homes a 'vital victory', say campaigners

Delay to housing plan for 9,000 homes a 'vital victory', say campaigners

Supporting image for story: Mayor admits Tories left 'hacked off' by Government - but backs PM to turn things around

Mayor admits Tories left 'hacked off' by Government - but backs PM to turn things around

January 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: Roadworks set to close Black Country roads from this week

Roadworks set to close Black Country roads from this week

Supporting image for story: Homes plan for site of half-demolished and derelict building next to Dudley primary school

Homes plan for site of half-demolished and derelict building next to Dudley primary school

January 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: Violence-plagued Black Country bar is now 'trouble-free', says landlord

Violence-plagued Black Country bar is now 'trouble-free', says landlord

January 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: Controversial plan for thousands of homes on green belt 'paused' by council chiefs

Controversial plan for thousands of homes on green belt 'paused' by council chiefs

Supporting image for story: Mental health charity celebrating its 50th birthday is hailed by Black Country MP

Mental health charity celebrating its 50th birthday is hailed by Black Country MP

January 11, 2023

Supporting image for story: Anti-strike law a 'desperate move', says Labour MP

Anti-strike law a 'desperate move', says Labour MP

January 10, 2023

Supporting image for story: West Midlands councils await fate of £240 million levelling up funding bids

West Midlands councils await fate of £240 million levelling up funding bids

January 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: Back to work for leaders in a desperate search for credibility

Back to work for leaders in a desperate search for credibility

January 5, 2023

Supporting image for story: Home Office scraps plan to house asylum seekers in Dudley hotel

Home Office scraps plan to house asylum seekers in Dudley hotel

Supporting image for story: Rishi Sunak has set us on right path to meet challenges, says Wolverhampton MP

Rishi Sunak has set us on right path to meet challenges, says Wolverhampton MP

Supporting image for story: I'd support a general strike, says Labour MP amid wave of action

I'd support a general strike, says Labour MP amid wave of action

January 4, 2023

Supporting image for story: Dudley MP praises Rachel Riley after MBE for services to Holocaust education.

Dudley MP praises Rachel Riley after MBE for services to Holocaust education.

Supporting image for story: Police, councils and courts told to 'get a grip' on anti-social behaviour by MP

Police, councils and courts told to 'get a grip' on anti-social behaviour by MP

January 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: Could the Tories be set for electoral wipeout in 2024?

Could the Tories be set for electoral wipeout in 2024?

Supporting image for story: There’s absolutely nothing Sunak can do to turn the tide, insists expert

There’s absolutely nothing Sunak can do to turn the tide, insists expert

Supporting image for story: Marco Longhi MP: We can win next election by being 'more Conservative'

Marco Longhi MP: We can win next election by being 'more Conservative'

December 30, 2022

Supporting image for story: Revolving doors of Number 10 made for a political rollercoaster of a year

Revolving doors of Number 10 made for a political rollercoaster of a year

December 28, 2022

Supporting image for story: Black Country GP numbers down by almost 100 in a decade

Black Country GP numbers down by almost 100 in a decade

Supporting image for story: Senior politicians back Stafford MP over 'get back to work' abuse after she gave birth

Senior politicians back Stafford MP over 'get back to work' abuse after she gave birth

December 27, 2022

Supporting image for story: Can Midland Metro get back on track in 2023?

Can Midland Metro get back on track in 2023?

December 26, 2022

Supporting image for story: We have let passengers down but next year will be better, pledges Mayor

We have let passengers down but next year will be better, pledges Mayor

Supporting image for story: Can Midland Metro get back on track in 2023?

Can Midland Metro get back on track in 2023?

December 19, 2022

Supporting image for story: Former slave who inherited Dr Samuel Johnson's fortune to be honoured with blue plaque

Former slave who inherited Dr Samuel Johnson's fortune to be honoured with blue plaque

December 18, 2022

Supporting image for story: Labour's door now 'closed' on Corbyn return, says Wes Streeting

Labour's door now 'closed' on Corbyn return, says Wes Streeting

December 17, 2022

Supporting image for story: Wes Streeting: Labour will succeed where the Tories have failed on Brexit and illegal immigration

Wes Streeting: Labour will succeed where the Tories have failed on Brexit and illegal immigration

December 15, 2022

Supporting image for story: Budget-busting Wolverhampton Metro extension set for independent probe

Budget-busting Wolverhampton Metro extension set for independent probe

Supporting image for story: 'Don't let woke lefty lawyers scupper immigration plan' MP tells Sunak

'Don't let woke lefty lawyers scupper immigration plan' MP tells Sunak

December 14, 2022

Supporting image for story: West Midlands Police council tax precept to rise in face of budget black hole

West Midlands Police council tax precept to rise in face of budget black hole

December 13, 2022

Supporting image for story: MP appeals to Lottery Heritage Fund to save Lichfield Cathedral spire

MP appeals to Lottery Heritage Fund to save Lichfield Cathedral spire

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Tree of Light charity scheme backed by MP

Wolverhampton Tree of Light charity scheme backed by MP

December 9, 2022

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Metro extension cost hits £50 million

Wolverhampton Metro extension cost hits £50 million

December 8, 2022

Supporting image for story: Government has 'no plan' to deal with A&E or train issues, says Wolverhampton MP amid wave of strikes

Government has 'no plan' to deal with A&E or train issues, says Wolverhampton MP amid wave of strikes

Supporting image for story: General strike may not play into Labour's hands - West Midlands politics expert

General strike may not play into Labour's hands - West Midlands politics expert

December 7, 2022

Supporting image for story: Full list of Black Country bus services being axed after passenger numbers slump

Full list of Black Country bus services being axed after passenger numbers slump

Supporting image for story: 100 extra trains for the Midlands each day under £1.5 billion rail scheme

100 extra trains for the Midlands each day under £1.5 billion rail scheme

Supporting image for story: Bosses mull over council tax rise amid soaring costs

Bosses mull over council tax rise amid soaring costs

Supporting image for story: Unions accused of using 'health as a weapon' as ambulance strikes announced

Unions accused of using 'health as a weapon' as ambulance strikes announced

Supporting image for story: Changes to housebuilding target will protect green belt, says MP

Changes to housebuilding target will protect green belt, says MP

December 6, 2022

Supporting image for story: Wednesbury-Brierley Hill Metro extension 'extremely likely' to be delayed or scrapped

Wednesbury-Brierley Hill Metro extension 'extremely likely' to be delayed or scrapped

Supporting image for story: Farmfoods rejects council pleas to leave Dudley store – unless replacement is 38 times bigger

Farmfoods rejects council pleas to leave Dudley store – unless replacement is 38 times bigger

December 5, 2022

Supporting image for story: I'll give officers 'more teeth' to do the job - new West Midlands Police chief

I'll give officers 'more teeth' to do the job - new West Midlands Police chief

Supporting image for story: Dudley bus interchange hits delays over land purchase deals

Dudley bus interchange hits delays over land purchase deals

Supporting image for story: Stourbridge road to close for water leak repair

Stourbridge road to close for water leak repair

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