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Jonathan Walker

The Birmingham Post's Political Editor based at Westminster.

Recession hits Birmingham Airport passenger numbers - chief executive
Economic Development
Hopes for a dramatic increase in passengers using Birmingham International Airport have been dashed by the recession, its chief executive says.
Huge housing cash drain is hurting Birmingham - chief
Economic Development
Birmingham council tenants are subsidising the rest of the country by almost 拢100 million a year, the city council has warned.
There has been a striking difference in the Government鈥檚 attitude towards Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and towards van-maker LDV.
Economic Development
Both are automotive manufacturers providing thousands of jobs in the West Midlands, either directly or through the supply chain.
Night-vision helicopter boost for police in Midlands
Economic Development
Police are to receive a new state-of-the-art helicopter equipped with night-vision equipment to catch fleeing offenders at any time of the day or night.
Midlands MPs to fight Royal Mail sell-off
Economic Development
At least three Birmingham Labour MPs are preparing to rebel against Government plans to part-privatise the Royal Mail.
Release cash for public transport in Birmingham now
Economic Development
The West Midlands has received extra funding as a reward for cutting congestion on the roads.
Police dilemma mirrors inequalities of society
Economic Development
Police forces across the country were dealt a serious blow to morale when the report into the murder of Stephen Lawrence was published a decade ago.
Ethnic minorities consulted on reforms to equality laws
Economic Development
The minister responsible for race relations has admitted he is 鈥渃oncerned鈥 that police are still targeting black and Asian people for stop and searches, as he announced plans to consult ethnic minority communities in Birmingham about reforms to equality laws.
McCabe says Tories' home rule on tearaway teens 'gimmick
Economic Development
West Midlands residents are victims of more than 1.5 million incidents of anti-social behaviour a year, Conservatives have claimed.
Talk hopes of saving Birmingham van maker LDV
Manufacturing
LDV managers will meet government ministers today for talks aimed at thrashing out a deal to save the Birmingham van-maker.
Homes repossessions rise in the Midlands as recession bites
Economic Development
The number of households threatened by repossession has shot up by almost a fifth in the Midlands, as the credit crunch puts family homes at risk.
Transport improvements are vital - but how do we achieve them?
Economic Development
A fresh study has highlighted the need to improve Birmingham鈥檚 public transport system.
Liberal Democrats to hold annual conference in Birmingham
Economic Development
Birmingham is set for an 拢11million boost after the Liberal Democrats announced they were bringing their annual party conference to the city.
Conservatives criticise child protection in region's hospitals
Economic Development
Birmingham hospitals are failing to share information with social service departments when a child arrives at accident or emergency, Conservatives have claimed.
Northfield MP condemns BBC Trust's Gaza decision
Economic Development
The BBC Trust鈥檚 announcement that it backs the decision not to broadcast a humanitarian appeal for Gaza has been condemned by a Birmingham MP.
G20 summit is a big gamble
Economic Development
Gordon Brown is gambling on emerging a hero from the G20 Summit in April, when world leaders will gather in London to discuss the planet鈥檚 economic woes.
Home Secretary faces 'sleaze' probe on second home allowance
Economic Development
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith is to face a parliamentary 鈥渟leaze鈥 investigation over her second home allowance.
Birmingham academic behind advice to colleges on extremism
Economic Development
Colleges were urged to use advice drawn up by a Birmingham academic to fight extremism on campuses.
PM: Car industry is vitally important
Economic Development
Britain鈥檚 car industry is 鈥渧itally important鈥 to the nation鈥檚 prosperity, Gordon Brown insisted as he set out his vision for solving the global economic crisis.
MP's bid to help small businesses
Economic Development
Support is growing for a Midland MP鈥檚 attempt to introduce new laws helping small businesses.
Midlands MEP welcomes cyber bullying move
Economic Development
A pledge to protect children from bullying and abuse on the internet has been backed by a West Midlands MEP.
Cameron pledges referendum on elected mayors in Birmingham
Economic Development
Birmingham will hold a referendum on creating a directly-elected mayor if the Conservatives win the next election, David Cameron will announce today.
Ethnic and religious divides among Birmingham gangs
Economic Development
Up to 400 young people in Birmingham are involved in criminal gangs which are increasingly split along ethnic or religious lines, an inquiry has warned.
MPs demand railways must be better managed
Economic Development
Network Rail must be forced to improve after delays on the West Coast Main Line proved it was poorly managed, MPs have demanded.