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Jonathan Walker

The Birmingham Post's Political Editor based at Westminster.

Drastic surgical measures as obesity rises
Economic Development
Surgery to help obese patients lose weight is becoming more common in the West Midlands.
Binge drinking fears for city centre safety
Economic Development
Violence in Birmingham's clubland could spiral out of control as a result of extended drinking hours, the city council has warned.
Task force goes into battle over RAF jobs
Economic Development
Defence Ministers are to be put on the spot by a delegation demanding an explanation for cutbacks at RAF Stafford.
Too many pupils leave school without basics
Economic Development
Thousands of youngsters are still leaving West Midland primary schools without basic literacy and numeracy skills, Government figures have revealed.
MPs call for Sikhs to be protected after terror attacks
Economic Development
Police must protect Sikhs from any reprisals following the terrorist attacks on London, a Midland MP has warned.
Now battle for college places gets even fiercer
Economic Development
Competition for university places was fiercer than ever before today as Midland colleges reported a dramatic increase in calls from prospective students.
CV ruse may be sussed by firms
Economic Development
Mistakes, exaggerations and downright lies on CVs are becoming an increasing worry for employers, according to firms which make a living from discovering the truth.
MP attacks Ministers over Peugeot failing
Economic Development
Trade Ministers have been attacked by a Coventry MP for failing to keep promises to meet Peugeot managers.
First-time buyers priced out of market
Economic Development
A boom in second home ownership in Midland shire counties is pricing first-time buyers out of the market, the Government fears.
Consider scrapping A levels - Lady Morris
Economic Development
Former Education Secretary and ex-Birmingham MP Estelle Morris has urged the Government to consider scrapping A levels.
Region's health services' cash is 拢140m short
Economic Development
Midland health services are underfunded by almost 拢140 million, the official NHS watchdog has revealed.
Who will foot the bill?
Economic Development
Hundreds of residents whose homes were damaged or destroyed by the Birmingham tornado will need Government aid, MPs have warned.
Fire service praised for making changes
Economic Development
West Midlands Fire Service has been praised by official watchdogs for reforms which almost led to strike action.
Charles must pass the Duchy, say MPs
Economic Development
The Prince of Wales should be stripped of control of the Duchy of Cornwall which gives him almost 拢12 million a year, MPs demanded today.
NHS budget blunders 'put patients in peril'
Economic Development
More than half of West Midlands hospital trusts are failing to balance their books, the NHS watchdog warned today.
Short out to strip Blair of war call
Economic Development
The Commons could hold a new vote on whether to keep British troops in Iraq if a controversial Bill from Birmingham MP Clare Short becomes law.
Three into two won't go for MPs
Economic Development
Three Birmingham MPs are set to compete over two constituencies when the city loses a seat in the House of Commons.
Bishop - The body is not a possession
Economic Development
The Bishop of Worcester has called for reforms to the laws governing organ donations, so that doctors can remove organs from the deceased unless they have specifically refused permission.
Let the Midlands make the Olympics, say MPs
Economic Development
London will host the Olympics but the Midlands should build it, according to an MP.
Parking charges may rise to cut train overcrowding
Economic Development
Rail users could face higher parking charges in a bid to reduce over-crowding on West Midland trains.
拢70m crimebusting fund
Economic Development
Birmingham is to receive a windfall of almost 拢70 million to tackle crime and poverty.
Closure of RAF base will have 'devastating' effect on Stafford
Economic Development
The loss of up to 500 jobs at an RAF base in Stafford will have a "devastating" effect on the local economy, council leaders have warned.
Violent crime increases
Economic Development
Violent crime has shot up in the West Midlands, according to annual crime figures published today.
'Ghost town' warning
Economic Development
A Midland city centre is dying - according to the local MP.