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Liam Byrne

It’s not just the Tories who are making Labour politicians nervous
Labour Party
Birmingham Labour politicians are endangered species thanks to boundary reviews and the ascent of Jeremy Corbyn
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Rise of strident young councillor showing she has talent to Byrne
Politics
Those outside Birmingham’s political bubble, or the Washwood Heath community, could be forgiven for never having heard of Mariam Khan – but that is beginning to change after a series of increasingly high-profile appointments and events.
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Only the best will do for Greater Birmingham
Politics
Same old faces being tipped to become 'Metro Mayor' for the region suggest that the search needs to be widened
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More pressure for elected mayor to lead West Midlands Combined Authority
Politics
Ministers spell out that region needs mayor to win significant new powers but West Midlands council leaders draw up proposals for system without clear leader
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Liam Byrne vows sit-in if HS2 railroads deal to use land for jobs
High Speed 2
Birmingham MP Liam Byrne has condemned HS2 Ltd for failing to listen to the concerns of Birmingham City Council and MPs.
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Region's MPs keep it in the family as claims revealed
Politics
Commons publishes allowances and interests
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The Blairites are taking back control of Labour - and Yvette Cooper is their candidate
Labour Party
The Blairites have been quiet for years but they haven't gone away - and now they see a chance to reclaim their party
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Birmingham Labour MPs back Yvette Cooper for leadership
Labour Party
No nominations for favourite Andy Burnham as majority of Birmingham MPs back Shadow Home Secretary
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Probe into Birmingham Labour councillor's victory
Economic Development
Politician Ansar Ali Khan won the Washwood Heath ward seat with 78 per cent of the vote which has now been challenged amid claims of undue spiritual influence
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Yvette Cooper favoured for Labour leader by Midland MPs
Economic Development
Mrs Cooper has the support of at least four of the city’s nine Labour MPs, more than any other contender so far
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Labour must stop being "the timid party" warns Birmingham MP
Economic Development
Birmingham MP Roger Godsiff says he warned former leader Ed Miliband that Labour was on course to lose the general election
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Ed Balls promises city centre enterprise zone will extend to Curzon HS2 Station
Economic Development
Business leaders welcomed an earlier vow from George Osborne to extend the enterprise zone which would open up the door to borrowing millions needed to regenerate and create thousands of jobs
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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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Backlash as BBC recruits just 1 in 50 staff in Birmingham
Enterprise
Post investigation reveals the city is overlooked in recruitment as most roles are filled in London or Salford despite pledge to devolve spending to the regions
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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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Labour doesn't just want to cut tuition fees - it wants employers to pay students
Opinion
Attention has focused on Labour's plans to cut tuition fees but the party's long-term plan is for students to earn a salary while they learn
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West Midlands' export surplus to China nears £3bn
China
Region sees another rise in the amount of good heading east compared with what is coming back as brands like JLR and JCB lead the way
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HS2 land freed to create over 2,000 jobs in Washwood Heath
High Speed 2
Land in east Birmingham once earmarked for train yards can now be developed under new vision called East Birmingham Growth Prospectus
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Birmingham health expert's delight at ban on smoking in cars carrying children
Economic Development
Pro-smoking campaigners Forest claim the legislation is excessive
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Long time since Labour's prawn cocktail offensive
Opinion
Last time Labour was in opposition the party launched the "prawn cocktail offensive", when it wined and dined business leaders in an attempt to convince them that Labour was on their side.
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Quarter of West Midlands homes can't afford basic standard of living
Economic Development
In the week the Birmingham Post unveils its Rich List, Jonathan Walker looks at the other side of the coin and examines how one in four homes in the region have been plunged into poverty
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General Election 2015: Hodge Hill looks safe for Labour, bookies say
Economic Development
Liam Byrne's seat appears to be one of the safest in Birmingham, according to bookmakers ahead of the 2015 General Election
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MPs opposing HS2 call for taxpayers referendum
Economic Development
The House of Commons will debate and vote on the proposal, which is backed by Staffordshire MP Michael Fabricant (Con, Lichfield)
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