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Jonathan Walker

The Birmingham Post's Political Editor based at Westminster.

Watson wants own Holmes in House
Economic Development
Midland MP Tom Watson has tabled a series of bizarre Parliamentary questions asking where he was in early September.
Have people finally had enough of the nanny state?
Economic Development
Has the backlash against the nanny state begun?
Longbridge to get European funding, but Ryton misses out
Economic Development
Longbridge will qualify for industrial aid under European Union rules, but Peugeot's Ryton site in Coventry will be excluded even though it is set to close in January.
Specialist ward for troops at Selly Oak
Economic Development
A dedicated ward for British troops will be created at Birmingham's Selly Oak Hospital after an injured soldier was confronted by an anti-war protester, Defence Secretary Des Browne has pledged.
City facing obesity crisis
Economic Development
Birmingham was yesterday named and shamed as one of the unhealthiest places in Europe.
Muslim MPs attack ex-vicar
Economic Development
Muslim politicians have condemned claims by a former Birmingham vicar that Islam is receiving preferential treatment at the expense of Christianity.
City MP accused over cost of ID cards
Economic Development
Home Office Minister Liam Byrne, MP for Birmingham Hodge Hill, was accused of trying to mislead the public over the cost of identity cards when he revealed the bill would be 拢5.4 billion.
Cameron's Tory line with traditional twist
Economic Development
In his first party conference speech as Tory leader, David Cameron unveiled his vision of modern, compassionate Conservatism - by calling on tradition, says Political Editor Jonathan Walker
Washing dirty linen on Labour webcam
Economic Development
A Midland MP has created his own internet home video in a spoof of a film produced by Tory leader David Cameron.
Train plan 'will strain' New Street
Economic Development
Proposals to force rail passengers from across England to change trains at Birmingham New Street have been branded "absurd" at the Conservative annual conference.
London 'is sucking the region's lifeblood'
Economic Development
London is sucking "the lifeblood" from regions such as the West Midlands and preventing the north-south divide from being bridged, the head of the British Chambers of Commerce has warned.
Tories in centre funds row
Economic Development
The row over party political funding was reignited last night after it emerged the Conservative Party's election nerve-centre in Warwickshire is funded by leading West Midlands businessmen.
We have remembered what we're here for
Economic Development
Liam Byrne is often touted as a high-flyer. He has been an MP less than three years but as Immigration Minister in the Home Office he is now in charge of the hottest issue facing the Government.
PFI hospitals projects condemned by Labour
Economic Development
Plans for new Midland hospitals to be funded using the controversial Private Finance Initiative have been condemned by the Labour conference.
Road pricing first, then more funding
Economic Development
The West Midlands must agree to introduce road pricing if it wants significant Government funding to improve public transport, Ministers have warned.
City's leadership 'pales in comparison to Manchester'
Economic Development
Birmingham is "moving backwards" because it lacks strong leadership, according to the director general of the British Chambers of Commerce.
Time for a new politics, insists leader in waiting
Economic Development
Gordon Brown asked the Labour Party to make him Prime Minister yesterday, saying he would "relish" the chance to lead the party against David Cameron's Conservatives.
Donations: Cameron feels heat
Economic Development
David Cameron is facing increased pressure to stop accepting donations from a group of Midland business leaders after a former MP was revealed as a member.
Hain: Why we must focus on the policies
Economic Development
The West Midlands is going through a period of "tremendously unsettling change" as a result of the loss of manufacturing jobs, Cabinet Minister Peter Hain has warned.
Shares minister 'followed all the procedures'
Economic Development
A Birmingham MP has insisted he followed "all the correct procedures" after reports that a company he owns shares in has supplied services to police forces.
No road charges before public transport is fixed
Economic Development
Improvements to public transport must come before congestion charges are introduced on West Midland roads, politicians and business leaders have warned.
Why Charlie is their darling - yet again
Economic Development
Who's that bright young thing? With his natural charm, friendly manner and gift for communication, he might be just what the Lib Dems need.
Ministers have dropped NHS principles - Taylor
Economic Development
The Midland MP elected as part of a wave of protest at the downgrading of a local hospital has accused Ministers of abandoning the principles on which the NHS was founded.
Short set to escape disciplinary action
Economic Development
Clare Short is set to escape disciplinary action despite announcing that she will campaign against a Labour victory at the next General Election.