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Jonathan Walker

The Birmingham Post's Political Editor based at Westminster.

Google advert 'monopoly' comes under fire from MPs
Economic Development
It is one of the most innovative businesses the world has seen, but Google has found itself accused of invading privacy, propping up dictatorships and promoting teenage violence.
Gordon Brown tells Coventry audience that banking bonus culture must change
Banking & Finance
Gordon Brown has warned the bonus culture in British banks 鈥済ot to change鈥 as he visited Coventry.
Solihull police praised by Chris Huhne for keeping it local
Economic Development
West Midlands Police has achieved dramatic success in cutting crime and anti-social behaviour 鈥 by ignoring Whitehall targets, according to Liberal Democrats.
Midland MP Luff tells Prime Minister businesses are confused by 'bewildering' initiatives
Banking & Finance
Businesses are confused by the 鈥渂ewildering array of initiatives鈥 designed to help them, Gordon Brown has been warned.
Politicians being honest? Now we really are in trouble
Economic Development
Employment minister Tony McNulty was disarmingly honest when he spoke to journalists about the latest employment figures.
President Obama needs more firepower to deter Iran's nuclear bid - MP
Economic Development
President Obama must invest in new weapons so that America is ready to fight Iran if needed, according to a Shropshire MP.
Dudley schools miss out on 拢200m improvements 'because of party politics'
Economic Development
Schools Minister Jim Knight has offered to come to Dudley and help the council to secure a 拢200?million fund to refurbish the borough鈥檚 schools.
Industry in West Midlands close to collapse, say Tories
Economic Development
Industry in the West Midlands faces 鈥渆conomic cardiac arrest鈥 and needs urgent Government help, Conservatives have claimed.
Smaller police forces 'unready to handle major crimes'
Economic Development
Almost half of Britain鈥檚 police forces lack the resources to deal with serious threats to the public such as terrorism or organised crime, a report by the official watchdog has warned.
Birmingham MP's crusade to bring back Britannia on coins
Economic Development
She鈥檚 been a symbol of Britain since Roman times, and her image has appeared on coins since 1672.
Business minister Pearson says JLR may get additional state aid
Economic Development
Jaguar Land Rover could benefit from more state aid on top of the 拢2.3 billion package of loan guarantees announced last week, Ministers have confirmed.
Hoon says Government committed to London-West Midlands high speed rail link
Economic Development
The Government is committed to building a high speed rail service between London and the West Midlands by 2020, Transport Secretary Geoff Hoon says.
Credibility gap is threatening future of the EU鈥檚 project
Economic Development
This week鈥檚 protests against Portuguese and Italian workers demonstrate that the European dream is a long way from becoming a reality.
Government urged to use training budget to protect skills
Economic Development
Staff who are moved on to part-time hours because of the recession should receive government subsidies to top-up their salaries, according to MPs.
Virgin admits fares were a mistake on West Coast Main Line
Economic Development
Virgin Trains bosses admitted they got it wrong after they came under fire for massive increases in fares on the West Coast Main Line.
Brown to hold Wedgwood talks
Manufacturing
Gordon Brown is to consider pleas to keep historic ceramics maker Wedgwood alive until a buyer can be found.
Solihull MP Lorely Burt calls for end of the House of Lords
Economic Development
Lorely Burt (Lib Dem Solihull) backed proposals peers found to have behaved improperly should be thrown out.
Labour failing to prepare youngsters for success, say Tories
Economic Development
Britain has failed to equip young people with the skills they need to succeed during tough economic circumstances, Conservatives have claimed.
Move for disabled access black cab fleet
Economic Development
Taxi drivers who refuse to pick up customers in wheelchairs could be sent on disability awareness courses under government proposals to make every black cab accessible.
No decision yet on Middle Quinton eco-town say officials
Economic Development
No decision has been taken on whether to approve a planned 6,000-home new town in Warwickshire, officials have insisted.
Tory call for tougher maths exam in state schools
Economic Development
Schools could be encouraged to follow the example of a leading Birmingham independent school and ditch the GCSE for maths, under proposals launched by the Conservatives.
Birmingham MP demands graffiti vandals clean up their own mess
Economic Development
Removing graffiti from the streets of Birmingham could be the key to cutting crime and anti-social behaviour, according to a city MP.
MEP calls for mass response to Stratford eco-town plans
Economic Development
The battle against a planned 6,000-home new town in the Warwickshire countryside can still be won, a West Midlands MEP has insisted.
Move to end Ladywood constituency Labour selection row
Economic Development
Labour officials have launched a new bid to end the furious row over the choice of a candidate for Ladywood, by asking the head of an inquiry into the selection contest to meet local activists.