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Birmingham councillor rules himself out of election
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Hodge Hill member and health chief Majid Mahmood says he is backing John Clancy after confirming he will not stand in the race to replace Sir Albert Bore
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Union calls for Government to step-in following collapse of Caparo Industries
Unite
More than 1,700 jobs, most of which are in the Black Country, remain in the balance after the engineering group, which comprises 13 firms in the region among others, confirmed PwC as administrator
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Battle to replace Sir Albert Bore starts
Birmingham City Council
Deputy council leader Ian Ward throws his hat into the ring with a vow to make the ruling Labour more inclusive in its approach
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West Midlands set for major jobs blow as Caparo heads towards collapse
Pricewaterhousecoopers
Caparo is understood to be set to go into administration, with the loss of around 1,800 jobs – the majority of which are in Birmingham and the Black Country
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'Don't ignore the people of Birmingham' in council leader hunt
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Prominent Labour politician Siôn Simon urges decision makers at Birmingham City Council to engage with the electorate in hunt for new leader
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£37m extra funding for West Midlands Police
West Midlands Police
Government U-turn in battle for extra money for 'special case' West Midlands force
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Who's in the running to lead Birmingham City Council?
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Local government correspondent Neil Elkes highlights the key names in the frame to lead Europe's largest local authority when incumbent Sir Albert Bore stands down
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Labour in chaos as MP locks horns with Corbynista
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Birmingham Yardley MP Jess Phillips renewed her feud with London MP Diane Abbott in a public Twitter spat over British military intervention in Syria
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The leadership battle should be about more than internal feuds in the Labour group
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In 1999 the Sir Albert Bore won the Labour leadership as a result of internal struggles. It is feared that very little has changed.
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Sir Albert still has ambitions for Birmingham
Sir Albert Bore
In his first interview since announcing he would step down as city council leader, Sir Albert Bore tells Neil Elkes he may have lost the reins of power but he is still not going anywhere
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Labour is descending into chaos under Jeremy Corbyn's leadership
Labour Party
U-turns, public attacks on backbenchers and a stupid row about the Queen - Labour's leadership is letting down the party
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Police investigating claims of 'multiple sexual crimes' involving Leon Brittan, says MP Tom Watson
Tom Watson
The Midland MP under fire for his role in a police inquiry into Leon Brittan has been defended by a leading abuse lawyer
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A difficult balancing act for the city's leaders
Birmingham City Council
Local government correspondent Neil Elkes assess the task facing Birmingham City Council's cabinet as they vie for the leadership of the ruling Labour group
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Business and academic leaders pay tribute to departing Sir Albert Bore
Sir Albert Bore
To bosses pay tribute to Birmingham City Council leader's legacy after it emerged he would be stepping down
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Departing Sir Albert Bore: "I want to ensure someone sees through the work I’ve started"
Sir Albert Bore
The Birmingham City Council leader announced he would leave the role after 16 years after a week that saw two of his Labour cabinet step down and more councillors threaten to jump ship
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Key talks over Sir Albert Bore's future
Sir Albert Bore
Birmingham City Council's leader is under increasing pressure as rumours circulate that his 16-year tenure at the head of the city's Labour group is near the end
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Birmingham Tories launch vision for the city
Sir Albert Bore
Council's opposition group outlines hopes for Birmingham as ruling Labour Party continues to deal with internal disputes and division
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City Council leader Sir Albert facing more resignations
Birmingham City Council
Sources say senior Birmingham councillors are now considering their positions and looking to prompt a leadership challenge
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Prime Minister criticises Midland MP Tom Watson over Leon Brittan allegations
Tom Watson
Mr Cameron said the West Bromwich East MP should “examine his conscience” for comments about Lord Brittan, the former Home Secretary
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Little enthusiasm for Bore and little appetite for change
Birmingham City Council
Sorry Labour group unable to reach consensus over leadership woes
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City council boss Rogers' plea for level playing field
Birmingham City Council
Birmingham City Council chief Mark Rogers calls on the Government to stop treating local authority officials "like children"
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Sir Albert Bore accused of 'unanswered questions' by watchdog chair
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Corporate Resources Scrutiny committee chairman Coun Waseem Zaffar says he is seeking answers from authority's leader over Capita's Service Birmingham contract
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The Chancellor won't fund major projects unless they're in the Northern Powerhouse
Conservative Party
You can't get money out of the Treasury - unless it's for the Northern Powerhouse. So where does this leave Birmingham?
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Sir Albert Bore: 'I'm not going anywhere'
Birmingham City Council
Birmingham City Council's leader sends out defiant message after turbulent week which has seen senior cabinet member quit
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