Politics Archive
Former headteacher appointed Mayor of Dudley pledges to 'fly flag' for the borough
Tories remain in charge of Dudley Council
'I find Eurovision too risque for family viewing, we should stop funding it' - Dudley MP
Starmer: 'I wouldn't cause damage to working people' after hearing Wolverhampton couple's plight
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People are sick of gimmicks, says Labour's rising star during Wolverhampton visit
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'Demolition of beloved JB's music venue is council bulldozing Dudley's history'
My £25 million plan to take buses back under public control – West Midlands mayor
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Watch: Children are so hungry at school they're 'eating rubbers' and have empty lunch boxes
Keir Starmer warns about voting for independents as he makes election vow in Willenhall visit
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False racism claim aimed at teacher 'shocking on political and human level', says Keir Starmer
New mayor excited about taking on ceremonial role
Labour's Keir Starmer arrives in the Black Country to outline vision for growth
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Maternity care in UK 'poor' says Staffordshire MP who thought she was going to die when giving birth
Walsall Council leader suspended by Conservative Party amid row with another member
Three ways Birmingham city centre could be transformed and become 'unrecognisable' by 2045
'I've got big plans for the Black Country!' We meet the West Midlands' new mayor Richard Parker
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'My uncle has dementia, I won't be able to see him!': City's rail travellers on latest strike action
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Dudley Council in limbo after no party takes overall control in local elections
Andy Street admits to 'testing time' as he thanks supporters after losing post as mayor of the West Midlands
Mayoral candidate planning to run in next general election
Comment: Local elections showed voters are weary of a party that is out of ideas and divided
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Monster Raving Loony Party's small boats proposal unlikely to be taken up by anyone else
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Starmer hails ‘phenomenal’ West Midlands result in shock victory over Tories
Who is Richard Parker? New West Midlands Mayor's career and priorities after election win
West Midlands PCC election result: Labour's Simon Foster retains position as he beats Tory rival
Disused pub which closed due to falling sales and rising costs up for sale
Latest West Midlands Mayor election results as first area declares
West Midlands Mayoral election result: Labour's Richard Parker beats Andy Street by just 1,500 votes
Staffordshire PCC election: Conservative candidate re-elected but with majority slashed
West Mercia PCC election: Tory winner issues warning to party after collapse in support
Conservative John Campion re-elected as West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner
Wolverhampton Council election result: Labour delight as they take another seat off Tories
Tories lose almost half of councillors but Tees Valley result gives PM solace
