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Green shoots of recovery
Opinion
At times lately, covering Birmingham City Council has felt a little like watching re-runs of Only Fools and Horses on cable TV where every line seems familiar and you can almost predict who will say what before they open their mouths.
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Birmingham social workers being lured away with £10,000 'golden hellos'
Economic Development
Birmingham’s head of children’s services has revealed that workers are being tempted by councils, including nearby Sandwell, offering huge payouts to join them
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Lord Whitby criticises Sir Albert Bore for missing library opening
Economic Development
Council leader flew off to a climate change conference in Lithuania rather than attend the unveiling of the largest public library in Europe
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ƵIP at war as dumped MEP threatens to take on ‘prat’ Farage
Economic Development
Deselected West Midlands representative Mike Nattrass accuses leader of rigging selection contests
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How much is your vote worth - or how much does it cost?
Opinion
We all have an equal vote but it turns out some votes are more equal than other, writes Chris Game.
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Former Council Leader Mike Whitby is to become a Lord
Economic Development
Congratulations have poured in following the news that former Birmingham City Council leader Mike Whitby has been handed a peerage.
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Never mind the statistics - how we feel about the economy could decide the next election
Opinion
Manufacturing output, retail sales and house prices are up - but the question politicians are asking is whether voters feel any richer.
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Former Birmingham council leader Mike Whitby could quit authority after peerage
Economic Development
Harborne councillor will make his first trip to the House of Lords on Wednesday
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MP Michael Fabricant says his Tory-ƵIP plan wasn't serious
Economic Development
Midland MP said radical proposal last year was an attempt to convince his party to take the threat from rival  seriously
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What’s behind the rise in popularity of Tory Party?
Opinion
Tories believe that voters are beginning to feel more optimistic about the future. Opinion polls suggest that Labour’s lead over the Conservatives is narrowing.
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Peerage for former Birmingham City Council leader Mike Whitby
Economic Development
Mike Whitby to become Lord Whitby after David Cameron picks him to become a Tory peer
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I'll succeed where Heseltine failed - Labour's Lord Adonis promises backing for regions
Economic Development
The Labour peer leading a party review into regeneration and the economy has set out plans to devolve cash and power to the regions
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Can the Tories win back the working class vote?
Opinion
The Conservative Party could become the party of the working class and ethnic minorities, according to West Midlands MPs.
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Former Dudley mayor investigated for downloading porn on council laptop
Economic Development
Councillor surprises colleagues by admitting to using council computer to download explicit material
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Councillors briefed on NEC sale
Economic Development
Sale mooted as cabinet agrees private report setting out future options for the NEC Group
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Call for free parking to boost Birmingham retailers
Economic Development
Councillors back retail queen Mary Portas's plans to boost income for shopkeepers in non-urban areas
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Unite-backed candidates selected for four West Midlands seats
Economic Development
Labour hopefuls for seats in the region have backing of major union, as investigation into Falkirk selection goes on
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The alternatives to HS2 are going nowhere fast
Opinion
The debate over whether to build a new high speed rail line continues, with Lord Mandelson warning the project could prove to be “an expensive mistake”.
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Tom Watson: I'll bring paedophiles to justice
Economic Development
Tom Watson, who resigned from Ed Miliband's Shadow Cabinet following the row over Unite's role in candidate selection, talks about his future plans in our exclusive interview
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Report exposing flaws in services for children with disabilities deliberately suppressed - claim
Economic Development
Ex-Birmingham councillor says criticism in independent investigation was 'buried'
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‘No closure’ motion for Birmingham council-owned pools fails to float
Economic Development
Labour stops Tory bid to prevent leisure facilities being axed in review
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HS2 route 'safeguarded by government'
Economic Development
Transport secretary says line has been protected against future development that might conflict
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Is it possible to debunk the HS2 Myths?
Opinion
There are now serious questions being asked about the justification of the high speed rail connection between London and the north of England which will include Birmingham
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Labour chooses Unite-backed candidate Pete Lowe for Stourbridge
Conservative Party
Former nurse chosen to challenge Conservatives after being backed by union
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