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Flowers of Scotland and a baritone in the back row

Richard Lutz wanders….

4 May, 2019 in Attractions, Elections, Gardening, Most recent, Music, Photography, Poetry, Travel.

Birmingham MP reveals extent of local school cuts

Concern over reducing spending on pupils.

30 April, 2019 in Employment, Politics.

Anti-racist photography on display at university

Sometimes Antisocial, Always Antifascist exhibition opens in Birmingham.

4 April, 2019 in Football, Photography, Politics.

Council united in support for No Outsiders programme

Conservative motion of support receives city council backing.

4 April, 2019 in Community, Council, Education, Politics.

Environmental group organise city centre protest march

Extinction Rebellion Birmingham make demands to city council.

26 March, 2019 in Environment, Politics.

Labour campaigners call for Birmingham MP’s support

Pressure put on rebellious Labour MP ahead of crucial Commons votes.

12 March, 2019 in Brexit, Politics.

Midlands UK takes its largest ever delegation to MIPIM

Region set to showcase its potential at global property show.

5 March, 2019 in Business, Politics, Property Press.

The Brexit baloney

Andy Munro poses a topical question or six to his MP.

28 February, 2019 in Brexit, Comment, Politics.

MP demands action on healthcare for homeless people

Call comes as statistics reveal Birmingham tops the list of homeless deaths.

26 February, 2019 in Community, Politics.

Chuka to Trumpie: We need help. Now!!!!!

Sir Howard Elston, not long out of Belle Isle Open Prison, reports on the latest British balls-up.

20 February, 2019 in Politics, Satire.

Birmingham Conservatives attack “dysfunctional” council over bin strike

Labour offer strikers ‘bin bounty’ worth thousands to end industrial action.

13 February, 2019 in Birmingham, Politics.

Voices in the Machine

Richard Lutz queries just who benefits from ever-newer levels of digital technology.

11 February, 2019 in Business, Comment, Features, Most recent, Politics, Science & technology, Style and Design.

Come clean over rubbish fiasco, urge Birmingham Tories

Call to council leaders to make public dealings relating to waste contract.

9 January, 2019 in Council.

Birmingham Conservatives criticise council action over bin dispute

Lack of contingency plan will lead to “worst ever” Christmas collections.

15 December, 2018 in Council, Politics.

Birmingham city council spending plans – have your say

A guide to what the city’s planning to spend and save next year.

11 December, 2018 in Birmingham, Council, Politics.

Howard: Shock exclusive with May

Sir Howard Elston (DOA) grants an audience to Prime Minister Theresa May as she stops Brexit vote.

10 December, 2018 in Most recent, Politics, Satire.

Shock rise in foodbank claimants says city MP

Birmingham’s children now city’s biggest food bank recipients.

30 November, 2018 in Charities, Community, Politics.

Birmingham Conservatives attack council cuts in arts funding

Claims that spending cuts will be “much worse” than original figures.

29 November, 2018 in Art and Leisure, Birmingham, Council, Politics.

Brexit bonanza exclusive: May talks to Sir Howard

Sir Howard Elston; scourge of the right, enema of the left, reports on the Euro-crisis.

16 November, 2018 in Business, Most recent, Politics, Satire.

Survey claims Birmingham travellers unprepared for passport changes

Holidaymakers urged to carry out post-Brexit ‘MOT’.

26 October, 2018 in Europe, Tourism, Travel.

Birmingham premiere for Brexit dance production

World premiere produced by DanceXchange and commissioned by Sky Arts through Art 50.

24 October, 2018 in Dance, Politics, Television.

Birmingham Conservatives slam council over NEC sale

Call for public inquiry over subsequent profits windfall for bank group.

15 October, 2018 in Business, Politics.

Boris and his fringe appearance

Political columnist Will Mapplebeck drops in on the Tory shindig in Birmingham.

3 October, 2018 in Birmingham, Elections, Europe, Most recent, Politics.

Just a little bit

“I have treated the EU with nothing but respect,” claims Theresa May. Steve Beauchampé thinks otherwise.

25 September, 2018 in Comment, Europe, Most recent, Politics.

Birmingham Conservatives call on council to reject city charging zone

Claim that council consultation responses comprehensively reject Labour Travel Tax plan on private vehicles.

10 September, 2018 in Birmingham, Environment, Politics, Transport.

Must do better

Steve Beauchampé chides the BBC over its coverage of Labour’s anti-semitism row.

6 September, 2018 in Comment, Politics, Television.

Birmingham councillor critical of development proposals

“Rubbish dump” claim over park site.

4 September, 2018 in Politics.

Breaking the Vicious Cycle: Young People’s Role in the Political Climate

A comment piece by West Midlands Mayor, Andy Street.

9 August, 2018 in Community, Politics.

And if we tolerate this…

Steve Beauchampé calls for the media to take Conservative racism more seriously.

9 August, 2018 in Comment, Politics.

Sir Howard interviews totally honest Prez Trump

Sir Howard nabs another exclusive with Mr President.

26 July, 2018 in Comment, Most recent, Politics.

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