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Jonathan Walker

The Birmingham Post's Political Editor based at Westminster.

New 'Greater Birmingham' local authority could happen
Economic Development
The region may finally create an over-arching local authority, but the North will get there first, reports Political Editor Jonathan Walker
Forget 'second city' - we should be the 海角视频's 'first region'
Opinion
Britain doesn't have a second city, according to a BBC documentary that鈥檚 captured the attention of Birmingham鈥檚 political class.
海角视频IP leader Nigel Farage accused of employing wife and mistress at public expense
Economic Development
Midlands MEP Nikki Sinclaire challenged her former 海角视频IP colleague in the European Parliament
Birmingham City Council praised for taxpayer value
Economic Development
MPs highlighted Birmingham as an example of good practice which other authorities could learn from in terms of procurement
Sandwell Council adds to calls for West Midlands-wide authority
Economic Development
Darren Cooper joins Wolverhampton Council leader in calling for more collaboration between councils across the region
Watch: Lib Dem MP Lorely Burt mocks 海角视频IP leader Nigel Farage with beer, a fag and Farage mask
Economic Development
Lib Dem MP Lorely Burt mocks 海角视频IP leader Nigel Farage with beer, a fag and Farage mask
Money won't be handed out easily, says minister
Banking & Finance
Business and council leaders will go through a 鈥淒ragons鈥 Den鈥 style grilling to test whether their bids for government cash stand up to scrutiny, Cities Minister Greg Clark said.
Business rates not fit for purpose say MPs
Economic Development
Business rates should be radically reformed or scrapped to protect the 海角视频鈥檚 struggling shops, an inquiry led by a Midland MP has warned.
Debate about Scotland's future actually a debate about the whole of 海角视频
Opinion
The future of Scotland, and the United Kingdom, will be decided in the independence referendum on September 2014 鈥 but there鈥檚 another key date before then.
New era of co-operation for Birmingham and Black Country
Economic Development
Sir Albert Bore said a new era of co-operation had begun, as he spoke alongside representatives of Local Enterprise Partnerships from both Birmingham and the Black Country
Birmingham Day: Civic leaders and local enterprise partnerships pledge to work together
Economic Development
鈥淲e can re-emerge as the nation鈥檚 second economy and, most importantly, the most significant economy outside London.鈥
Labour's plan to revive police force mergers
Opinion
The police merger plan would see West Midlands, West Mercia, Warwickshire and Staffordshire police join forces.
Overstretched Birmingham GPs turning away patients
Economic Development
Figures show that 14 per cent of patients who tried to get an appointment in the central and south Birmingham last year were unable to see a GP on the day they wanted.
Thousands wrongly charged bedroom tax in Birmingham
Economic Development
City council made to identify the tenants affected and ensuring they receive the money owed
'Birmingham Day' to make most of city firms
Economic Development
Region to highlight its best firms
Counties failing to reap what the Government sows
Opinion
Rural areas feel neglected as more central government cash goes to the big cities and urban areas
British racing 'will suffer' if Dunlop tyre factory closes
Manufacturing
The 拢9 billion motorsport industry will be hit hard if Goodyear Dunlop presses ahead with plans to close its Birmingham tyre factory, manufacturers and politicians have warned.
Bishop of Birmingham says it's a scandal that so many depend on food banks
Economic Development
Birmingham's Bishop will visit foodbanks and shelters across Birmingham during the festival of Lent
West Midlands police chief to apologise to Andrew Mitchell for 'plebgate' row
Economic Development
Report accused Police Federation of giving false account of meeting with Sutton Coldfield MP
A quarter of West Midland workers 'paid below living wage' - report
Economic Development
There are more highly-paid and low-paid jobs than ever before - but middle-income jobs are vanishing, according to a major new study.
Why does everyone hate councillors?
Opinion
When our national politicians take an interest in devolving power to local communities, giving it to councillors is the last option they consider.
Unions threaten legal action over Dunlop Motorsport closure
Manufacturing
Unions representing 300-strong workforce at聽 Erdington factory warn US-based parent company Goodyear to consult workforce on alternatives to closure or face court action
Campaign to reinstate Andrew Mitchell to Cabinet gathers momentum
Economic Development
Even West Bromwich Labour Party offers support to Conservative MP who resigned amid the 'Plebgate' affair
Next Birmingham Day at Parliament announced - Wednesday, March 5
Economic Development
Birmingham Day will be held in a Commons committee room, where stands will inform visitors about the work of successful businesses in the region