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Jonathan Walker

The Birmingham Post's Political Editor based at Westminster.

Jonathan Walker: Digby wields his power
Economic Development
When the Birmingham Post published its Power 50 last year, Digby Jones was at the top of the list.
Shadowy groups with 拢123bn tax cash funds
Economic Development
Birmingham and the West Midlands are under-represented on shadowy bodies which spend 拢123 billion of taxpayers' money each year, a major new study has warned.
Terror is here to stay, says Watson's grim report
Economic Development
Britain is set to experience more terrorism, global warming and increased polarisation as rich and poor lead separate lives, according to a Government report.
Plans to put culture on the curriculum
Economic Development
Leading arts organisations have pledged their backing for Government plans to ensure every child takes part in five hours of cultural activities each week.
Always a second choice city
Economic Development
Birmingham received some good news this week, with the announcement that New Street station is to go ahead with the help of 拢388 million from the Government.
New Street Station rebuild gets go-ahead
Economic Development
The long campaign to rebuild Birmingham鈥檚 New Street station celebrates victory today as Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly announces the Government is committing almost 拢400 million to the project.
Unions call for Lord Jones to be sacked
Economic Development
Unions have urged Gordon Brown to sack Lord Jones of Birmingham, after he criticised Government plans for a crackdown on non-domiciled foreigners living in the 海角视频.
Jonathan Walker: Anger toward Labour rebels has little to do with Europe
Economic Development
Despite all the sound and fury this week, it seems that the Europe Four will escape disciplinary action over their campaign for a referendum on the European treaty.
Three years, 拢11m, but no end in sight for Rover inquiry . . .
Manufacturing
Nearly three years after its launch, the official inquiry into the collapse of MG Rover has run up a 拢100,000 hotel and 拢30,000 food bill.
Brown's eco-towns hit the mark - with developers
Economic Development
Gordon Brown has defended plans for new "eco-towns" in the West Midlands, insisting they are popular - with developers.
Convictions for racist attacks shoot up in region
Economic Development
Convictions for racist attacks have shot up in the West Midlands, new figures have revealed.
No disciplinary action for MP
Economic Development
Birmingham MP Gisela Stuart, pictured, has escaped disciplinary action over her campaign for a referendum on the European treaty.
MP faces disciplinary hearing on referendum row
Economic Development
Labour has launched an investigation into Birmingham MP Gisela Stuart following an angry meeting of backbench MPs last night.
Single ethnic group funding to be banned
Economic Development
Plans to ban councils from funding services aimed at specific ethnic groups have been welcomed by Birmingham MPs.
Longbridge can help link China and 海角视频 - PM
Banking & Finance
Longbridge could provide a crucial bridge between China and the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said.
Cosford boosted by returning 海角视频 troops
Economic Development
Troops returning to the 海角视频 from Germany are to be stationed in the West Midlands, in a major boost to the region's economy.
Jonathan Walker: Asterisks on the rise in Hansard
Economic Development
Standards are slipping in the House of Commons. A second MP has been accused of using a very rude word.
New Street decision in a matter of days, says Byrne
Economic Development
The long wait for a Government decision on rebuilding Birmingham's New Street Station could be over in "a matter of days", the Minister for the West Midlands has revealed.
Legalise brothels, says Birmingham MP
Economic Development
Brothels should be legalised to allow prostitutes to work in safety, according to a Birmingham MP.
Flood defence funding could be cut
Economic Development
Funding for flood defences in the West Midlands could be cut by 拢5 million it emerged yesterday as householders were warned to remain on alert for rising waters.
New Street's final hurdle cleared, says Whitby
Economic Development
The final hurdle to rebuilding Birmingham's New Street Station has been cleared, the city's leader claimed last night - as new figures showed increased traffic on the region's roads.
Road pricing delays costs Midlands transport cash
Economic Development
The West Midlands has been excluded from the latest round of public transport funding from the Government, after councils failed to come to a decision about road pricing.
Pay-protest police to take their message to London
Economic Development
Angry police officers in the West Midlands have booked 39 coaches to take them to a demonstration over pay in London next week.
New Street plans have to be 'robust'
Economic Development
There are still "a few final important issues" to resolve before the long-awaited rebuild of New Street station can be approved, the Government has revealed.