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Jonathan Walker

The Birmingham Post's Political Editor based at Westminster.

Jonathan Walker: Jobless rate masks the true story
Economic Development
There was good news for the West Midlands when unemployment figures were published last week, with the number of people on the dole down by 11,000 over the past quarter.
Report for TUC claims local pay in public sector will cost 11,000 jobs
Economic Development
Treasury plans to introduce 鈥渓ocal pay鈥 in the West Midlands could cost the region 拢1.2 billion a year, trade unions have warned.
Jonathan Walker: Cabinet trip puts regions on agenda
Economic Development
Although it was nice to see the Cabinet meeting in the West Midlands, it was hard to see the choice of venue as much more than a publicity stunt.
拢9bn railways plan will create nearly 4,000 new journeys to Birmingham
Economic Development
A 拢9 billion investment in Britain鈥檚 rail network will create capacity for an extra 3,900 journeys into Birmingham every day.
Education Secretary Michael Gove backs Birmingham University plans for free school
Economic Development
Plans for the University of Birmingham to open its own secondary school designed to get city children from all backgrounds into top institutions have been backed by the Education Secretary.
Staffordshire MP Aidan Burley calls for hours change to alter 'alcoholic culture' of House of Commons
Economic Development
A Midland politician has suggested that MPs be sent home from work earlier 鈥 to stop them drinking too much in House of Commons bars.
Jonathan Walker: Politics beats principle in Lords row
Economic Development
I imagine many people will agree with Coventry MP Geoffrey Robinson (Lab Coventry North West), who argued that this is the wrong time to make reforming the House of Lords a priority.
Millions of pounds of European money for region could go to waste, warn MPs
Economic Development
Tens of millions of pounds in EU funding earmarked for the West Midlands could go to waste, MPs have warned.
Midland MPs lead Lords Tory revolt
Economic Development
A massive rebellion over House of Lords reform which threatens to tear the Coalition government apart was joined by16 Midland MPs.
MPs defend call for volunteers to staff police station
Economic Development
Ministers have defended a decision to ask volunteers to staff a Birmingham police station to prevent it closing to the public entirely.
Call for more support for automotive industry
Manufacturing
The booming automotive industry makes a massive contribution to the economy but requires more government support, MPs have warned.
Midland Conservative MPs join House of Lords rebellion
Economic Development
Midland MPs have joined a rebellion over House of Lords reform which could hand David Cameron his first major Commons defeat and threaten the future of the Coalition government.
MPs slam Birmingham high speed rail plans as 'untenable'
Economic Development
Plans for a 拢32 billion rail network with Birmingham at its heart have been slammed by the Commons committee responsible for overseeing public spending.
Jonathan Walker: Primary concerns of Tory selection process
Economic Development
We鈥檝e reported previously on concerns that the police commissioner election may suffer from a low turnout, thanks partly to the decision to the hold the ballot on November 15, at the tail-end of autumn.
HS2 high speed rail plan is not cost effective, say MPs
Economic Development
Plans for a new 拢32 billion rail network with Birmingham at its heart have been dealt a major blow after they were criticised by the Commons committee responsible for overseeing public spending.
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley backs more PFIs for hospitals and NHS
Economic Development
Future hospitals will need to be built using the controversial private finance initiative method even though it has been blamed for driving trusts to the brink of bankruptcy, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has admitted.
Birmingham gets new 拢25m medical centre - but airport link is on hold
Economic Development
A new 拢25 million medical centre bringing together businesses and academics is to be built in Birmingham after Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg agreed to sign a 鈥渃ity deal鈥 that could bring 10,800 jobs to the region.
Houses may be built on green belt to meet Birmingham homes target
Economic Development
Birmingham鈥檚 new Labour administration has refused to rule out building on the green belt as it looks to solve the city鈥檚 increasing housing crisis.
West Midlands Police to lose 620 officers through cuts
Economic Development
West Midlands Police is to lose 620 front-line officers as a result of spending cuts, official inspectors have revealed.
Labour's young shaper of policy is listening
Economic Development
Labour was right to admit its mistakes 鈥 but now it鈥檚 time to formulate fresh thinking on our economy and education system, Shadow Business Secretary Chuka Umunna tells Political Editor Jonathan Walker.
FSA probes banks accused of 'Del-Boy' tactics which cost firms millions
Economic Development
Midlands businesses have lost millions of pounds because of a widespread bank 鈥渕is-selling鈥 scandal.
Jonathan Walker: When a mayor vote brings real change
Economic Development
Bristol voters are spoilt for choice as they consider who should become their first directly-elected mayor.
Dudley Council wins legal battle with Government over 拢9m PFI shortfall
Economic Development
A Midland council has been forced to take the Government to court after a PFI funding crisis left it with a 拢9 million-a-year shortfall.
拢32m fund to improve public transport and promote green travel
Economic Development
Transport chiefs have been handed a 拢33 million fighting fund to help tackle congestion, reduce carbon emissions and kick start the regional economy.