Politics Archive
'We feel like we haven't been taken seriously': Walsall Leather Museum protesters make a noise as council cabinet approves plans to close museum
Protesters to take a stand against Walsall Leather Museum plans tonight
West Midlands dubbed 'best place for business summit' to showcase investment opportunities
Major new investment body aimed at transforming the West Midlands launched
Top officer says Dudley Council should be more transparent after Freedom of Information requests missed
'It's an economic and social crisis': Women's fear of crime on public transport is holding back economic growth by 3.7 per cent, says mayor Richard Parker
£4.4 million battle chest as Walsall chiefs ramp up action against fly-tippers - here's what's planned
War of words as Reform ridicules Dudley Council's cuts to parking charges
Fly the Union Jack and St George's flag from the civic centre every day, says Wolverhampton Tory leader
Peter Rhodes on pride, prejudice and the best way to welcome Russian warplanes
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'Intimidation and bullying is never acceptable': Bridgnorth Town Council signs 'civility pledge'
Dudley Council defends staff cuts at ‘more efficient’ authority despite fears of impact on services
A Walsall councillor has resigned from the Tory party after attending a Tommy Robinson march
Councillors vote on proposals for new authorities covering east and west Staffordshire
Chris Brown concert tickets and custom Black Sabbath trainers among gifts received by Birmingham councillors
Peter Rhodes on Proms, driving tests and the passing of a screen giant
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'Proud of the flag' - Flags row enters Birmingham council chamber with Conservatives waving Union flags
'It's impossible' - Firm awarded King's Award for exports says US trade has dried up after 25 per cent tariffs imposed
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'Do the right thing': Councillors across Wolverhampton's political divide call for 'stolen valour' ex-mayor to quit
'Children more responsible than parents': Four out of ten children injured on Walsall’s roads were hurt during school run times
Former Dudley MP pulls out of Oxford Union debate in protest at sick comments about Charlie Kirk
Wolverhampton has to 'carry the weight of a national free-for-all': Councillor demands big changes to taxi laws
'All the decorum of a five-year old’s birthday party' - Dudley Council meeting hoping to resolve memorial garden spat 'descends into chaos'
"We want to give back" - Former Wolverhampton MP to head support team travelling to the Punjab in aid of flood victims
Peter Rhodes on hospitals, civil war and what to do when the magic money tree runs out
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Hundreds of modern slavery victims work in UK’s bars and hotels, charity warns
'Those powers don't exist': Wolverhampton council's frustration after 'stolen valour' councillor refuses to comply
'Schools are being forced into crisis': Dudley special needs pupils are being short-changed, says MP
'PM will lead us into the next election': Dudley MP pledges loyalty to beleaguered Labour leader Starmer
Dudley Council’s adult social care services set for major shake-up
Council leaders hit out after unspent money that could have 'changed so many lives' in the West Midlands is clawed back by Government
Walsall man aboard Greta Thunberg’s aid flotilla for Gaza says ‘it has to be done’
Donald Trump UK state visit: What date is Trump's state visit? Why is Trump's upcoming state visit unprecedented?
Home Secretary urges anyone with information about alleged racially motivated rape in the West Midlands to speak to police as she condemns crimes 'in strongest possible terms'
Plan to revitalise night-time economy welcomed
Peter Rhodes on a village fete, a doomed politician and a regrettable lack of Irish blood
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'Last bastion' - Stafford borough councillors speak in support of Post Offices
Victory at last for village in nine-year campaign for better mobile signal
Low staffing blamed for council tax collection falling in Dudley
'The people's army is on the march' declares Walsall's first Reform councillor after 55-vote victory
Wolverhampton councillor to step down after 16 years
Reform takes first steps into Walsall Council after narrow win in Pelsall by-election
Reform take Pelsall: Everything you need to know about Councillor Graham Eardley's victory
