Bitter together

Despite Thursday’s Scottish referendum result, the longer term direction of travel is towards independence argues Steve Beauchampé.

Seering Times North of the Border

Scotland takes stock of the vote against Independence.  And John Knox, a former BBC political correspondent, forwards this letter from Edinburgh.

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.

No foreigners, no gays, no benefit claimants

Steve Beauchampé on Britain’s fractured political machinery….

Operation Black Vote: Unveiling Birmingham’s next generation of civic leaders

Operation Black Vote unveiled Birmingham’s new generation of civic leaders at a media launch of their Civic Leadership Programme last week.

Lessons from the Eastleigh by-election for the West Midlands

John Chubb’s thoughts on last Thursday’s unexpected call to a ballot box in the south.

Droneworld

More drone attack planes for Britain. But what’s behind it, asks Richard Lutz

Your vote counts

There’s an election next month. Make sure you can take part.

Obama and Me: The Incredible True Story of a YouTube Sensation

The UK’s only American election YouTube Sensation has finally broken his silence and released a book about his adventure in 2008.

Tory candidate for Deputy Police Commissioner supports Labour campaign against police privatisation

Walsall Labour have welcomed the support of the Conservative candidate for the role of deputy Police Commissioner

Police and Crime Commissioner candidates called to sign the ‘No to privatisation pledge’

Anti-privatisation campaigners have called on the candidates standing for election for the post of Police and Crime Commissioner to pledge not to privatise any policing service if elected.

Aldridge pupils on the presidential and economic trail

Aldridge students enjoyed a taste of US political and economic life after securing once-in-a-lifetime visits to America thanks to the US Embassy.

The X Filed

If you want to vote, make sure you’re registered.

Mayors: Referendum question contains crucial inaccuracies

Wording on ballot paper flawed.

Mayors: Blind Faith

Dave Woodhall continues the mayoral debate

Mayors: Birmingham Does NOT Decide

There has never been any evidence in Birmingham of a desire for a referendum on elected mayors.

Mayors – Serious Problems Need Serious Solutions

… it is not the gimmicks and political beauty contests that surround an elected mayor that Birmingham needs.

Overview and Scrutiny

Following last week’s elections and the referendum on AV, Steve Beauchampé takes the political temperature.

X Marks the Spot

On the eve of polling day Dave Woodhall issues a plea to get involved.

Your vote counts

Birmingham city council are urging residents to make sure they are eligible to vote in upcoming elections.

The electoral future of Birmingham?

Labour supporter Ian Robathan offers his predictions for the May 2011 elections in Birmingham – not much mention of the far-right here.