Local MP launches West Midlands Parlimentary group
All-Party group aims to “speak up” for region in Westminster.
The IDS of March
Steve Beauchampé considers what’s behind Iain Duncan Smith’s resignation
Clinton for President
The mastermind behind Funkadelic and Parliament gave one of his very best performances in Birmingham, shouts Martin Longley.
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
Call for government action on shell companies
Local MP amongst group seeking to end corporate anonymity.
Solihull school student to lead debate in the Commons
Solihull School student Natasha Browne is to lead a debate for the West Midlands in the House of Commons.
Gategate: A Downing Street tale
Laurence Inman recalls his own ‘Gategate’ experience
Extradition Laws Fail to Protect British Citizens
“For a country that is supposed to be at the forefront of advocating human rights, democracy and the rule of law, Britain is failing the most important duty of all; protecting its own citizens”, writes Reyhana Patel.
Queen’s Speech another missed opportunity
The Government remains half-hearted over jobs and growth – we need action not repetition of the same old promises, according to Institute of Directors West Midlands chairman John Rider.
The Welsh national culture
Alan Clawley has been to Wales and wonders if the English are missing a trick.
Sir Fred Goodwin – a clarification
Despite the insults hurled his way, the Birmingham Press believes in setting the record straight.