Longbridge announcement shows governments should “listen to local voices”
Claim by Birmingham MP.
CAMRA calls on English councils to protect endangered pubs
Demand from beer group for “last line of defence” against closures.
Local politician backs anti-female violence bill
Prospective Parliamentary candidate condemns violence against women.
Court Life: Coulson and Harris
Richard Lutz turns a baleful eye towards the two high-profile court cases ending in jail terms for well-known media figures.
Social Care budgets “at tipping point”
Report follows Walsall Labour group claims.
Local MP attacks Atos
Atos backlogs worsened by inability to recruit staff due to “widespread loathing of the company by the public.”
Labour leader pays tribute to Bob Jones
Miliband talks of “dedicated public servant”.
TV presenter chairs “terrific” debate at Solihull School
BBC presenter Michael Buerk took his presentation skills back to his roots for Solihull School’s first Big Debate.
Birmingham MP to trigger debate on proposed HS2 site
‘Plan B’ for Marshalling Yard “could save £35 million from city dole bill.”
Budding entrepreneurs in the West Midlands helped off benefits
Government scheme helps start thousands of new businesses.
Hey Gove – leave those kids alone
No plot, no conspiracy, just cultural Conservatism, argues Steve Beauchampe.
New agency to help council meet financial challenges
Municipal bank proposed for Birmingham.
Michael Buerk to chair Big Debate at Solihull School
Top BBC presenter Michael Buerk is to return to his old school to chair Solihull’s inaugural Big Debate.
MPs call for urgent action on tip congestion
Call follows numerous complaints about road hazards.
Political reform starts at home
Forget the current obsession with reforming the EU, reform of our domestic political institutions is far more important says Steve Beauchampé.
Labour increase majority on council
Conservatives also make gains while Ukip come close.
Get out the vote
Dave Woodhall has an election day message.
Core Cities call for city devolution focus
UK’s leading provincial cities demand greater autonomy.
UKIP accused of smear tactics
“Completely false” letters sent to garages, claims Lib Dem MEP.
Me, Cammo, My Cutlery Shame and A Small Matter of £100m
Max Carlish continues his amble down memory lane when he crossed paths with a young David Cameron.
My Life and Not So Easy Times with David Cameron (PM)
By Max Carlish.
Scots Untamed
The Independence debate north of Hadrian’s Wall is hotting up as JOHN KNOX, who covered Scottish Assembly politics for the BBC, reports.
Pollutionwatch: Maria Miller
Not all pollution is airborne, as Richard Lutz explains.
Walsall council refusing crisis loans – claim
Labour group say “bar set far too high”.
Scotch Taped
RICHARD LUTZ, in his Scottish lair, reports on the latest news from north of Hadrian’s Wall.
Euro MPs back Birmingham mum’s call for safer lorries
Euro MPs back Birmingham mum’s call for safer lorries
Benn There, Done That
The death of British politician Tony Benn conjured up a love/hate story with a politician who had been in the public eye for a half century. Richard Lutz remembers…
Key employer warns of EU exit danger
“Uncertainty” over UK’s European role “being used against us.”
A Capita Offence
Richard Lutz questions public spending.
Tories/Lib Dems must come clean on cuts say Walsall Labour group
Proposed budget “political cowardice” claim.