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Boris Johnson: Time for the Midlands to make up its mind
Economic Development
London Mayor Boris Johnson believes the West Midlands would benefit from combined authority
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Energy on the Coalition backburner
Opinion
It has to be said it's galling to see one of the Coalition parties hijack the "Great Charter of the Liberties" for political gain, when the Government's record on legal aid "reform" has seen justice disgracefully denied for many vulnerable people.
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General election: Chancellor George Osborne warns of risk to West Midlands economy of SNP backed Labour Government
Economic Development
Chancellor in Longbridge  unveils new manifesto for the West Midlands with 160,000 jobs pledge and investment in new Enterprise Zones
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Harriet Harman's Pink Bus tour hits the West Midlands
Economic Development
Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls joined Labour's deputy leader on campaign trail in target North Warwickshire constituency
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Six Birmingham city councillors to step down at local elections
Economic Development
A round-up of those servants to the city who have decided to call time on their political careers with the local authority
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They say they're fighting for every vote - but the parties are targeting a few key seats
Opinion
They don't like to talk about it but sometimes top politicians admit this general election campaign is really targeting a small number of voters
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SNP vows to start HS2 in Scotland, not Birmingham
Economic Development
Scottish nationalists say they plan to use post-Election power for a radical shake-up of high-speed rail plans for the Ƶ
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Low-cost lampposts cast shadow over Bournville
Economic Development
City to allow cheap replacements for heritage lamps, locals claim.
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Transport Minister: We'd look at opening up the M6 Toll
Economic Development
Government Transport Minister John Hayes said he'd listen to pleas to use the M6 Toll road to ease jams
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The BBC should invest however it chooses... in the Midlands
Opinion
The Post is campaigning for a fair share of funding from the state broadcaster - but, despite what its executives seem to think, we aren't telling them how to spend
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It's a two horse race, again, for Labour leadership
Opinion
It seems that Sir Albert Bore will be challenged by John Clancy alone for the leadership of the council next month after bid to find
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Aston Martin urged to choose Longbridge for new factory
Economic Development
Business and civic leaders say the former MG Rover base would be idea with the luxury marque said to be looking for a new production plant
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Watch: Labour council leader condemns "abhorrent" immigration leaflet by Labour shadow minister
Economic Development
The Labour leader of Birmingham Council attacked "abhorrent" leaflets by a Shadow Minister which warned immigrants must "earn the right to stay" by learning English and obeying British laws.
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Liam Byrne defends robust language in election leaflet
Economic Development
Labour candidate says city council leader Sir Albert Bore was hoodwinked into condemning the leaflet as "abhorrent"
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Director general vows to strengthen BBC Birmingham as more criticism over investment pours in
Enterprise
In a letter to the Post, Tony Hall said he was committed to making sure the West Midlands is “properly represented and reflected”
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Labour manifesto pledges to shift powers out of London
Economic Development
Ed Miliband says he will release the Whitehall stranglehold on regional funding as he launches the Labour General Election manifesto
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Labour and Tories are competing to show who offers the biggest boost in powers to local government
Economic Development
Councils could control an extra £30 billion under Labour plans while Conservative Chancellor George Osborne confirms Midlands is next in line for major devolution package
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Tories: We'll clean up Birmingham and restore civic pride
Birmingham City Council
City's Conservatives launch manifesto ahead of next month's local authority elections as party tries to make further gains at council
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I'm part of the "local comminity" boasts Conservative candidate
Economic Development
Education policy may not be the strong suit of Midland candidate Sue Arnold after poster spelling blunder
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Ed Balls: The West Midlands has been shortchanged in the Budget
Economic Development
Ed Balls believes Birmingham and the West Midlands have been short-changed by Chancellor George Osborne in a Budget which promised better deals for Manchester and Cambridge alone.
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Election set for men-only contests in parts of Birmingham
Economic Development
Voters in five West Midlands constituencies will not be given the chance to elect a female candidate.
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Birmingham 'shoppers' tax' is scrapped - for now
Economic Development
Birmingham City Council charge for business improvement districts would hit high streets, say Tories
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Deloitte fine over Rover 'should go to workers'
Economic Development
Government backs calls for donation as accountants appeal pay-out.
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General Election 2015: Election fraud fears over missing voters
Economic Development
Almost 70,000 Birmingham voters have dropped off the electoral register since a strict new system was introduced.
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