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Labour could be 'losing their nerve' over controversial HS2 project, says business leader
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Comment, from British Chambers of Commerce director general John Longworth, comes after speech by shadow chancellor Ed Balls at the Labour Party conference
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Labour MP Liam Byrne calls for Atos to be axed
Economic Development
Hodge Hill MP and Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, said Atos is getting too much wrong and should be dismissed immediately
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Time for Ed Miliband to show us what he's made of
Opinion
Tony Blair offered simple policies which promised to make a difference to voters' lives. Ed Miliband should follow his example.
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Lib Dems ready for another coalition - but with whom?
Opinion
Following the Liberal Democrat annual conference this week, Chris Game considers the potential for power-sharing in the next term of government
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Ed still has to sell himself as potential PM to the voters
Opinion
Labour has a challenging task, the party needs to convince voters that Ed Miliband is the right person to be Prime Minister.
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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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Economists pour scorn over region's 'meltdown'
Economic Development
While government data shows unemployment is soaring in the West Midlands, other research conflicts with it.
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I’ll fight to keep union Labour link, says Watson
Economic Development
The Black Country MP has spoken out as Labour face a fight with unions over party funding
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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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MP Tom Watson: I'll fight to keep Labour's union links
Economic Development
The Black Country MP speaks out as Labour leader Ed Miliband faces battle with the unions over party funding
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It's make your mind up time for Sir Albert
Opinion
Birmingham City Council leader Sir Albert Bore and his cabinet must come up with firm proposals and ideas.
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Labour comes up with plan to save HS2
Economic Development
Miliband government would change name and scrap management company to cut costs and save scheme
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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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Alistair Darling calls for new look at HS2 as cost estimates soar
Economic Development
Ex-Chancellor and Transport Secretary warns project could drain investment from railways for next 30 years
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Tuition fees opponent Diane Abbott charges £1,750 for speaking to students
Economic Development
The Labour MP who is an outspoken critic of tuition fees was paid the amount for giving a speech to University of Birmingham undergraduates
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Widening ‘Jaws of Doom’ could cripple council
Economic Development
Birmingham authority warns it will have to make £210m extra savings due to more government cuts
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Labour mayoral hopeful could return with a European seat
Economic Development
Former Erdington MP Sion Simon is likely to be taking up a West Midlands seat in European Parliament next spring.
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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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Councils 'unable to help people affected by bedroom tax'
Economic Development
Huge number of families have seen their housing benefit cut as a result of having a spare room in their council or housing association property
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Former MEP Neena Gill tops Labour list for European elections
Economic Development
Ex-MPs Sion Simon and Lynda Waltho also on party's West Midlands list of candidates
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Sell Birmingham - don't talk it down, Sir Albert Bore told by former council deputy
Economic Development
Birmingham City Council leader urged to start selling Birmingham instead of talking about hardship
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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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MP offers pay cut to keep second job
Economic Development
Yardley minister says he would accept a reduction in his take from the public purse to keep running successful business
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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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