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Jonathan Walker

The Birmingham Post's Political Editor based at Westminster.

At last...Tony can call Michael names
Economic Development
Being Prime Minister isn't supposed to be easy, but even Tony Blair's harshest critics might concede he was set an impossible challenge yesterday.
Blair in pledge to MG Rover workers
Economic Development
Tony Blair yesterday pledged to do "whatever we can" to save embattled MG Rover.
Britain's Muslims should help make terror plans, say Midland MPs
Economic Development
British Muslims should be asked to help draw up new anti-terror laws, according to Midland MPs.
Vote fraud judge was wrong, says Labour
Economic Development
The judge who warned of a "Birmingham-wide" campaign of postal voting fraud by the Labour Party was wrong, the Government claimed yesterday.
It's over to you, Blair tells us
Economic Development
Tony Blair told voters "you're the boss" yesterday as Conservative leader Michael Howard visited Birmingham at the start of the General Election campaign.
Rover China deal stalls
Economic Development
Talks designed to save MG Rover have stalled after China's state-owned Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation learned full details of the manufacturer's dire financial situation.
Last-ditch bid to save MG Rover
Economic Development
Trade Secretary Patricia Hewitt has sent a team of top officials to Shanghai in a last-ditch bid to save MG Rover.
Unions set to save Godsiff from deselection
Economic Development
Unions are set to step in and save the career of controversial Birmingham MP Roger Godsiff - if Labour activists try to deselect him.
Now cash machines must clean up act
Economic Development
Bank customers are being charged too much to withdraw money from cash machines.
MG grants doubt casts cloud over China deal
Economic Development
MG Rover and its proposed Chinese partner have completed negotiations and are drawing up contracts, the Birmingham car giant insisted yesterday.
Worcestershire schools campaign for better funding
Economic Development
The campaign for better funding in shire schools has received a boost after an MP revealed that new Education Secretary Ruth Kelly was educated in Worcestershire.
Ethnic targets for MPs sought
Economic Development
One of Britain's most senior black politicians has called on parties to set targets for the number of ethnic minority MPs in the House of Commons.
MEPs fight to abolish Strasbourg switch
Economic Development
Staff in the European Parliament have backed a campaign by Midland MEPs to end the jaunt between its two headquarters which costs taxpayers 拢150 million a year.
MP's leave toll plans in chaos
Economic Development
Proposals for a new Birmingham to Manchester toll road were thrown into turmoil today after they were rejected by a House of Commons inquiry.
Councils in clear on capping
Economic Development
Ministers have claimed victory against high-spending councils after Midland authorities escaped council tax capping by keeping bills down.
RSC told to get its act together
Economic Development
The Royal Shakespeare Company has been criticised by MPs for a ten-year delay in building a flagship new theatre despite being awarded a 拢50 million lottery grant.
Shipley's double cancer tragedy
Economic Development
Midland MP Debra Shipley is to stand down after revealing she has cancer.
Law to trim neighbourhood hedge wars down to size
Economic Development
High hedges are to be cut down to size when new laws drawn up by a Midland MP come into force on June 1.
MPs want Ryton plans revealed
Economic Development
Coventry MPs have urged Trade Secretary Patricia Hewitt to meet Peugeot managers and demand they reveal their future plans for the Ryton factory.
Economic agency is 'appalling', says MEP
Economic Development
A 拢300 million agency set up to improve the West Midlands economy has been accused of "appalling practices" in a dossier sent to John Prescott.
City's 拢15.4 million reward
Economic Development
Birmingham City Council is to receive an extra 拢15.4 million from the Government as a reward for providing good services.
MP slams 'gas chamber' Howard
Economic Development
Proposals for a crackdown on illegal traveller sites have been unveiled by a senior Midland Tory.
Burton 'missing out on funding'
Economic Development
The brewing town of Burton upon Trent is desperately in need of regeneration aid but misses out on funding given to the region's big cities, Ministers have been warned.
Wiggin warns of 'missing' toxic waste
Economic Development
Nearly 700,000 tonnes of toxic waste has gone missing after new European rules made it harder to dispose of legally, a Midland MP has warned.