Friends of the Earth cautious welcome for Birmingham Mobility Action Plan
Report “must not gather dust on a shelf”
Support for EU business case
“We must heed message of CBI” says politician.
David Cameron visits the Drum
Prime Minister discusses Birmingham’s role in economic recovery.
Walsall mental health unit to close
Users will be at risk claim Labour opposition.
Small enough to fail
Alan Clawley on the hypocrisy of bank bail-outs.
Of Conversations, Spying and the Movies
By Richard Lutz
Walsall council “hiding true job losses” – claim
Further cuts to come, say Labour group.
“Don’t lose your right to vote” warns council
Birmingham residents are being urged to make sure they have the right to vote in next year’s elections.
Labour call for government to back Birmingham Airport
Demands for airport strategy to consider the region .
Midlands MPs call on BBC to increase TV and radio production in the region
Concern over “huge gap” between BBC’s income and spending in the Midlands.
Power Not To The People
Richard Lutz on the need to balance nature with energy policy.
Walsall council leader “condemns his own government’s policies” claim
“Join us” offer from opposition.
Local MP backs campaign giving voice to people supported by benefits
Public support for benefits ‘safety net’.
PM’s Brother Linked with Phone Hacking Trial Legal Team
by Richard Lutz
Local MP calls for government intervention in schools
Commons committee hears evidence on underachievement amongst white working-class schoolchildren.
Of Scotland, Independence and That Underlying Uncertainty
With less than a year until Scotland votes for independence, RICHARD LUTZ feels the heat rising in the referendum debate.
Local MP in call to scrap bedroom tax
Constituents “penalised for something beyond their control”
European Arrest Warrant “absolutely vital” to police
Claim by West Midlands Chief Constable.
Is Wolverhampton’s Labour council losing confidence?
John Chubb wonders about the mood amongst Wolverhampton’s civic leaders.
EU research funding delivered for universitites and small businesses
Euro-MP warns of need to meet the challenge of green competitiveness.
Politics and Electric Shock Therapy
from Richard Lutz This week’s electioneering at the annual Labour Party conference had a whiff of righteousness about it- but it could hit a common chord with most folks paying the monthly bills. Or at least worrying about them To freeze power bills for 20 months (if Labour get in) is a winner. I…
Walsall social services face ‘war on two fronts’ – Labour councillor’s claim
Welfare benefits cuts result in children being taken into care.
How many Walsall jobs are to go following £104 million cut?
Opposition leader calls for answers.
Politician’s praise for environmental charity
Training of young people ‘inspiring and effective’ says MEP.
BBC Babies And Half Truths
Richard Lutz watched the squirming of the BBC moguls at the Public Accounts Committee hearing yesterday and wasn’t impressed.
Lib Dem MEP receives assurances on ‘homophobic’ Russian laws
International Olympic Committee state that 2014 Winter Olympics will be “without discrimination.”
MEP wins pledge of EU action to help British property owners in Spain
The European Commission will quiz the Spanish government over continued serious legal problems faced by thousands of British citizens who own property in Spain, after pressure from Lib Dem Euro MP Phil Bennion.
Memo to all sections in Department of Health
Laurence Inman has seen a secret memo and, in true Wikileaks fashion, reveals its contents just prior to his arrest.
BT digital archives to celebrate UK’s telecoms heritage
A £1 million project to digitise BT’s historical collection of photos and documents is set to bring 165 years of UK telecoms heritage to the public’s fingertips today
God’s own country?
Black US teenager Trayvon Martin’s shooting, and subsequent acquittal of his killer, elicits this from Laurence Inman.