Politics Archive
'Our region deserves top class links' - West Midlands MPs back transport improvement proposals
Walsall Council to see 28.5 per cent increase in its funding over next three years
Doctors strike: NHS services ‘up and running this weekend’ as patients urged to call 999 for emergencies during final days of doctors strike
Struggling West Midlands businesses call for support in turning their fortunes around
West Midlands Labour councillor slams Keir Starmer's Government over planning rules ‘disaster about to happen’
Reform-led Staffordshire council approves environmental strategy that doesn't mention climate change
'This is a dark day for Shropshire’s green belt,' says Wrekin MP as Government announces planning shake-up
50 per cent rise in electricity price is hurting, West Bromwich boss tells minister during visit to Black Country
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Reform UK tipped to sweep Dudley wards in 2026 as council leader vows to hold seats
Dudley Council leader says ‘nothing to hide’ over failed leisure centre deal
Asylum seeker housing petition only one to top 3,000-signature threshold for debate by Dudley Council in 2025
Extra funding for local councils: Wolverhampton to get extra £118.5 m over three years, Dudley £75.9m
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Schools to teach about healthy relationships to tackle violence against girls
Staffordshire County Council beefs up security for cabinet meeting following protest
Officials hail ‘hugely positive’ reduction in Staffordshire’s inquest backlog
£25m Kidderminster investment scheme highlighted in national report on how councils drive economic growth
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'Let's make Dudley Britain's first 'town of culture': MP urges town to bid for £3.5 million title
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'Britain is a sitting duck' :Wrekin MP calls for missile-defence shield to protect against Russian attack
'It’s really important the public play their part': More patients ‘to feel strike impact’ as hospitals grapple with record flu cases
Taxes, red tape and rising wages are killing jobs, say region's Tories as unemployment reaches 5.9 per cent
Bishop offers to mediate between parties to bring Birmingham bin dispute to an end
'We are ready and waiting when Wolves are' - Wolverhampton Council leader hits back at Jeff Shi comments and insists club behind delays to Molineux regeneration plans
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Crisis-hit Birmingham council planning sale of landmark city centre tower to recover from financial woes
Black Country NHS bosses urge residents to 'think carefully' about which services they use during doctors' strikes
£500 million youth strategy will change lives, says Stafford MP who used to be a youth worker
Electric vehicle supply chain pilot to launch in the West Midlands
'Removing some juries will undermine our justice system' - West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner slams plans aiming to reduce court backlog
Dudley Council may consider paying foster parents £100k a year in bid to 'cut costs'
Homes approved for ‘significantly contaminated’ former Wolverhampton battery factory
'This is about ensuring we don't change the nature and character of our communities' - Eccleshall councillor calls on county council to support rural residents
Dudley Council wins case worth more than £200k after pursuing landlord
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Hospitals across West Midlands set to face disruption as resident doctors vote to walk out in strike action
'I feel we have been let down' - Cannock Chase councillors call for cabinet to rethink Prince of Wales Theatre demolition decision
Staffordshire County Council racked up a £72,000 taxi bill for one SEND pupil
Staffordshire holiday lodges plans approved - despite concerns over road safety
Planned budget for Dudley has risks 'which cannot be ignored', councillors warned
Major scheme to transform Wolverhampton brownfield sites gets £7 million funding boost
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