The John Peel of politics
Britain’s next Prime Minister could be a 70-year old former Beard of the Year who’s become a hit with young voters. Steve Beauchampé assesses Jeremy Corbyn’s chances.
The Forgotten
As the nation remembers 7/7, Steve Beauchampe issues a reminder of an earlier terrorist attack.
Unbalanced economy threatens recovery claims TUC
Call for greater spread of national investment.
Local MP joins food bank collection drive
Appeal for contributions during peak demand season.
Don’t cut tax credits, says Birmingham MP
Call to maintain family income levels.
Images of democracy
Do we take democracy for granted? asks Alan Clawley.
Howard shock exclusive: the Septic Bladder Interview
Sir Howard Elton, confidante of the football world and its poverty-stricken players, sits down with disgraced FIFA boss Septic Bladder. < /strong>
The bones of history: Palmyra, city of history and sand, in peril
A decade ago, Richard Lutz roamed the ruins of the ancient city of Palmyra. Today it is under threat from ISIS.
“If you ain’t cheating, you ain’t trying…”
Richard Lutz reports on the bankers that have been stealing from us and continue to steal from us
Assembly point
What do we want? A Greater Birmingham Regional Assembly! When do we want it? Now! So says Steve Beauchampé.
Birmingham said no!
Exactly what part of the word ‘No’ doesn’t George Osborne understand, asks Steve Beauchampé.
The Library blame game
Alan Clawley on a case of bipartisan party politics.
Meeting Up in Shanghai: Flatscreens, money, internet shopping… but still wary of the past
Journalist Sheilagh Matheson catches up with old Chinese friends – 40 years after they first met. Times have changed.
Election reflection from a Tory point of view
As the dust settles, Tory euphoria and Labour gloom has yet to subside. Dominic Fisher examines the possibilities a new government will bring.
Fear is the key
General Election 2015: Didn’t see that result coming did you? Steve Beauchampé did… well, sort of, a little bit.
Election night special
The Birmingham Press guide to the 2015 General Election, as it happens.
Room 101
Andy Munro gets angry.
Birmingham election leaflets undelivered – claim
Royal Mail challenged over missing election freepost in Ladywood.
Computer scientists use social media to predict election result
Is data from Twitter pointing towards a last-minute swing?
JCB’s £193,000 of donations to Tory MPs
Richard Lutz explains how Midland Tories received £193,000 worth of donations from a construction giant.
Boost for Walsall social care – claim
Council to scrap zero hours contracts for care staff.
Review: Feed the Beast
Richard Lutz at Birmingham Rep on a new political play opening just before the election
Britain and its fragmented politics
Richard Lutz scribbles an election Letter to America
Environmental group launches election challenge
Who is the greenest candidate of them all?
Should we talk to terrorists?
Debate to be held at university.
MP calls for halt to care.data roll-out
“It has still not been thought through.”
High Anxiety
Richard Lutz reports on a new campaign to keep Britain’s wild places untainted
Unions leader to warn of hidden poverty
Key speech to take place at Black Country venue.
Election launch for theatre
Local young performers bring punchy political festival to the REP.
You, your MP and those outside incomes
Richard Lutz digs into a website that tells you just how much your MP makes on the side