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Jonathan Walker

The Birmingham Post's Political Editor based at Westminster.

Fresh call for radical reform
Economic Development
A prominent Midland businessman has been caught up in a row over the way peerages are awarded.
Tornado relief cash still up in the air
Economic Development
Almost eight months after a 130-mph tornado ripped through Birmingham, residents are still waiting to learn whether they will receive any Government aid.
Now Morris gets behind Blair
Economic Development
The Prime Minister received a huge boost in his battle over controversial education reforms yesterday when former Education Secretary Estelle Morris dropped her opposition to the policy.
Health trusts' funding cut by more than 拢50m
Economic Development
Cash-strapped health trusts in the West Midlands are to have their Government fund-i ng cut by more than 拢50 million next year.
Inquiry over lack of low-cost homes
Economic Development
Ministers have ordered an investigation into Birmingham's housing policy following a damning report by an independent inquiry.
Cadbury could have role in running schools
Economic Development
Cadbury Schweppes has had talks with Education Secretary Ruth Kelly about a possible role running schools - as the Government prepares to ban chocolate from colleges.
Brum lacks leaders of strength - Miliband
Economic Development
Birmingham does not have strong leadership in the same way as rival cities such as Manchester, the Minister in charge of local government has suggested.
Yobs attack 999 workers
Economic Development
Fire and ambulance workers in the West Midlands have been attacked as they tried to save lives because of a "culture of violence" sweeping through the region, an MP has warned.
Brum gays reluctant to tie the knot
Economic Development
Gay and lesbian couples have tied the knot 48 times in Birmingham since civil partnerships began last December.
Licence fee 'could rise to /authors/jonathan-walker/180'
Economic Development
The price of a television licence is set to soar to /authors/jonathan-walker/180 unless the Government takes action to keep costs down, a Midland peer has warned.
Tax reforms may hit homeowners
Economic Development
Homeowners could be taxed on rising property prices by their local council, a senior adviser to the Government has warned.
Sprinklers should be standard in schools
Economic Development
A campaign has been launched in the House of Commons to ensure every new or rebuilt school includes a sprinkler system by law.
School reform may do more harm than good
Economic Development
The Government's former top education official has questioned Tony Blair's flagship reforms, warning that they could prompt more children to drop out of school.
Chamber in casino poll row
Economic Development
Supporters of rival super-casino bids were engaged in a furious war of words today after business leaders vowed to press ahead with a controversial ballot.
MP Short in banned group row
Economic Development
Clare Short was under fire again yesterday after she invited an "extremist" Muslim group into the Commons.
海角视频's 'bad attitude' to China and India
Economic Development
British industry is held back by "neo-colonial" attitudes to emerging superpowers such as India and China, according to a leading Midland industrialist.
Rebels retreat to save Blair over Bill
Economic Development
There were signs Labour rebels were preparing to retreat and save Tony Blair's premiership, after the Government's Education Bill was published yesterday.
Blair in last-minute bid to pacify rebels
Economic Development
Tony Blair last night launched a last-ditch attempt to win over Labour rebels opposed to his school reforms.
Future looks bright with Greater Brum
Economic Development
A lobby group representing Birmingham's young professionals has backed plans for a "Greater Birmingham".
Police say they can prevent election fraud
Economic Development
West Midlands Police insisted it is confident of preventing fraud in May's local elections after Ministers unveiled tough new laws in Birmingham.
We will jail poll cheats - Harman
Economic Development
Fraud in Birmingham local elections has undermined faith in democracy, a senior Minister has admitted.
Blair is set on schools reform
Economic Development
Tony Blair yesterday pledged to persevere with plans to reform secondary schools, no matter how great the opposition he faces from Labour backbenchers.
Business backs city region plan
Economic Development
Business leaders have backed calls for a new "Greater Birmingham" region with the power to raise 拢36 million a year in extra taxes.
Emergency services urged to buy Birmingham-built cars
Economic Development
Police and fire services have been urged to follow the Government's example and buy Birmingham-built Jaguars.