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Budget Live: Chancellor John Healey promises support for ‘working people’

Dorothy Croxton was a cobbler in the village of Penkridge, Staffordshire, and is pictured here at her workshop in May 1970. She took over the job when her husband left the business to work for the council. This image comes from the national archives of the Press Association.

'Was I brainwashed on Brexit?' - Your letters Pictures from the Past

Roshan Doug

'I feel a part of England, but am also tied to Indian roots'

Kemi Badenoch waves on stage at the Conservative Party conference 2026

I went to the Tory Party conference and was pleasantly surprised

Kemi Badenoch

Kemi Badenoch insists Tory conference ‘buzzing’ amid ridicule over empty seats

Shropshire and Welsh councils unite in £5m bid for Severn flood plans

Mark Carney, left, and Andy Burnham

Wolves set to be watched by Prime Minister Andy Burnham tonight

Matt Chorley, Victoria Derbyshire and Paddy O'Connell

Newsnight moves to new peak-time slot on Friday nights

Councillor Josh Bancroft

Another Tory defection as Staffordshire councillor joins Lib Dems

Dan Jukes pictured with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage in Clacton during the 2024 election

Plus Man at centre of Reform donations sting is ex-Walsall schoolboy

Prime Minister Andy Burnham

We need a fresh approach from PM, says Black Country business boss

George Orwell

George Orwell’s 1984 Big Brother is becoming a reality in 2026

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin, left, and FIFA president Gianni Infantino looking in opposite directions in the stand at a Euro 2024 fixture

UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin rules out bid for FIFA presidency

The vehicles at James Grove Recreation Ground in Halesowen.

Travellers' camp prevents parking for Halesowen FA Cup match

Veteran councillor recalls local government reorganisation

Real Rates Reform Alliance

Burnham says ‘serious review’ into MP safety needed after Widdecombe death

Adam Biggs, dressed as a chauffeur, shows Ann Widdecombe his classic car

My memories of driving Ann Widdecombe around the West Midlands
Classic car buff recalls driving the politician around the West Midlands
Mark Andrews

We may not like what he said, but we should acknowledge his place in history

Being British - and why Enoch Powell should get a plaque

Welsh Cabinet

Burnham offers fresh start for relationship with Welsh Government, minister says

Stoke Heath residents Melanie Almond and Veneta Jakubiak

Plus Residents share fears over 121 asylum seekers coming to their estate

Multiple arrests made as anti-immigration and counter protest held in Brighton

Britain First rally to face large counter-protest in Birmingham

Dudley Council House

Council plans to top up funding shortfall for family support scheme

Bins strike signs in Selly Oak, Birmingham. Credit: Alexander Brock.

Birmingham City Council says ‘no deal exists’ in bins strike update

Robbie Keane during his Wolves days

Why ex-Wolves favourite is at the heart of Celtic controversy

Pat McFadden smiling while walking on Downing Street

McFadden says Mandelson texts were just 'back and forth' of politics

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer departs 10 Downing Street

Keir Starmer grilled on welfare after Pat McFadden complaint in Mandelson files

Flags row: 'Peaceful walk' protest to be held by organisers

Where Birmingham's political parties stand on coalition talks
With the city still without political leadership then, here are the stances of various parties and group leaders when it comes to these critical coalition talks.
Alexander Brock

Councillor Simran Cheema is now the only Labour councillor in Walsall

Walsall's only Labour councillor reflects on her party's drubbing

Andy Burnham making a speech

Burnham by-election campaign launch: Labour ‘needs to change’ and ‘be better’

Andy Burnham makes a speech at the launch of his campaign as Labour’s candidate for the Makerfield by-election

Burnham launches campaign to revive ‘tired’ politics in ‘change’ by-election

Councillor Jeszemma Howl, cabinet member for governance

Wolverhampton councillors vote to give leaders a pay rise

Walsall Council meeting

Reform UK accused of ‘breaking tradition’ in appointing Walsall Mayor

Nigel Farage enjoys his moment in the spotlight

Why voters decided to give ruling parties a hiding in the elections

Wolverhampton elections. Aldersley Stadium. Reform councillors Corey Kendrick, just 18 years old

'I'm exuberant' - 18-year-old Reform councillor after election win

Lee Anderson with Reform candidates in the garden of The Brunswick pub in Wednesbury

'Don't talk to the Press', Reform MP tells Sandwell election hopefuls

Sir Keir Starmer launched Labour’s local election campaign in Wolverhampton

Little love for politics in Labour stronghold Wolverhampton

Paul Houlston, Of Jack & Ada's Cafe Restaurant

Walsall Council hangs in the balance, but public appears indifferent

Young People Who Attended The Session At Nscg Institute Of Technology With Mp Leigh Ingham, Nscg Principal And Ceo Craig Hodgson And Minister For Ai And Online Safety Kanishka Narayan.

Young people share views on social media with minister

St George's Day event in Newport

'St George's Day should be a day for celebrating the positives'

‘Careful phrases and jargon’ – Davey, Starmer and Badenoch

Mainstream politics is lost - voters like those with something to say

Claire Peden and Michael Agboh-Davison from Unite at the Birmingham bins strike rally on January 27

5 big reasons Birmingham local elections are most unpredictable yet

A Google Street View image of the land south of Uttoxeter Road in Stone

95 homes bid for field and other Staffordshire planning applications

Journalists are increasingly facing abusive lawsuits designed to silence reporting (Images: UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition/Pexels)

How ‘legal bullying’ is silencing journalists and harming democracy

Councillor Suky Samra

Walsall councillor suspended from Conservative Party after resignation

Steve Reed

Communities Secretary Steve Reed visits Bilston

US President Donald Trump

Plus 'I may not like Trump's message - but I like his clarity'

Plus Former Walsall councillor wins landmark ruling

Sir Keir Starmer launching Labour’s local election campaign at City of Wolverhampton College on Monday

Plus Leading Wolverhampton Tory attacks college for hosting Starmer event

The Prime Minister is watched by Wolverhampton West MP Warinder Juss and West Midland mayor Richard Parker as he addresses supporters

Plus The PM finds a friendly audience in Wolverhampton

Crispin Blunt

Mark Andrews: Crispin's 'chemsex' parties and 'positive' flags Mark Andrews

A winning kiss from Labour Party agent Ros Grainger for David Winnick, after he took the Walsall North seat at the second attempt in May 1979.

Speaker leads tributes to former Walsall MP who had died aged 92

Walsall North MP David Winnick

Speaker pays tribute to David Winnick following veteran MP’s death

Politics on the agenda as pupils welcome a House of Lords visit

Lord Hunt visits Small Heath Leadership Academy

Politics on the agenda as pupils welcome a House of Lords visit

Politics needs to reconnect with ordinary people – UUP leader-elect Jon Burrows

King jokes former chancellor should ‘keep trying’ to make Britain ‘great again’

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