Politics Archive
270,000 West Midlands households will receive £150 off their energy bills, says Ed Miliband ahead of visit to the region
Birmingham Council says it's unable to say when fountains will be switched back on
'We are a laughing stock' - Minister's astonishing admission as HS2 line to Birmingham set to be late and way over budget
Birmingham set to accept another 124 Afghan refugees
Dudley Council saves millions due to vacant jobs, according to new figures
'My MBE reflects the collective work to build stronger, more cohesive communities in Walsall and beyond'
New temporary chief takes over at West Midlands Combined Authority
'Give new fathers six weeks' paid paternity leave', says Cannock Chase MP
Plans to install six 26ft floodlights at a Black Country village community centre near Dudley win support of MP - but objection from neighbour
B&M to open a new store in Birmingham on the same street it closed a shop weeks ago
Calls for greater local authority scrutiny as West Midlands transport projects attract billions of pounds of investment from the government
Peter Rhodes on the Rock, digital phones and the joy of getting a letter
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West Midlands economy 'boosted by £120m' due to major programme
Staff found living illegally in dangerous conditions in Lichfield food businesses
Ex-Walsall children’s services boss asks to rejoin Conservatives weeks after resigning
£120 million boost to West Midlands economy as tens of thousands of visitors flock to the region, says mayor Richard Parker
Transport plans for West Midlands have 'captured Government’s imagination', Mayor claims
Walsall councillor refuses special committee positions until ex-leader's bullying claims investigated
Birmingham council accused of ‘disingenuous doublespeak’ after library change
'All I wanted him to do was open his eyes and say dad, you want a hug?' - Grieving Dudley father explains why he wants Ben's Law
Ministers to unveil 10-year plan to overhaul infrastructure after years of being 'left to crumble'
Procurement rules set to be overhauled as ministers lay out infrastructure plans
'We owe it to every family affected by this reckless behaviour' - Commissioner explains why he's backing our Ben's Law campaign
'He steered us through some very choppy waters' - Walsall councillors pay tribute to ‘exceptional’ outgoing director
'This is about saving lives' - Wolverhampton MP backs our petition for Ben's Law to ban street racing
'I'd give Labour 4/10. It should be nearer 8' - thoughts of a disgruntled West Midlands pensioner
One in five children in Wolverhampton constituency has special needs - but MP says funding doesn't meet demand
'Why is Wolverhampton not a primary beneficiary?' - councillor suggests city missed out in Chancellor's £2.4 billion transport announcement
Peter Rhodes on the fuel allowance, giving blood, and a new way to help the NHS
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West Midlands Mayor welcomes Government's £39 billion affordable homes plans as 13,620 children live in temporary accommodation in the region
Walsall Council urges locals to act now ahead of the next local elections for an important reason
'Coolest place to live' in the West Midlands set for transformation under new HS2 plans
Dudley Local plan was ‘rushed’ to avoid regulations, according to inspectors
Dudley Council leader hits back at builders accusing authority of ‘rushing’ its local plan for political reasons
DONE WMCA: Mayor welcomes Spending Review’
Government to end use of hotels for asylum seekers – Chancellor
'It's just terrible' - West Bromwich MP explains why she backs Ben's Law campaign to ban street racing meets outright
'Around 2,500 homes' to be built in Telford and Wrekin for Black Country residents by 2040
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Government urged to disrupt ‘addictive grip’ of smartphones on children’s lives
'It's good to be back!' Mike Bird makes sensational return as leader of Walsall Council a year after quitting
Flagsip investment summit shows ‘confidence’ in West Midlands
Peter Rhodes on waders, warmongers and taking a guess at the future
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Join our campaign for Ben's Law, a national ban on street racing in memory of teenagers killed by 'show-off' driver
Wolverhampton Council to write off nearly £2m in debts
