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Jonathan Walker

The Birmingham Post's Political Editor based at Westminster.

Birmingham rail passengers face new "high-peak" fare hike
Economic Development
Rail commuters coming into Birmingham at the busiest time of the morning face a major fare hike designed to convince them to travel at a different time, under plans published by the Government.
Jonathan Walker: Redrawing the political map of Birmingham
Economic Development
The battle over plans to tear up the political map of England has entered a new phase, after the Boundary Commission published responses to its proposals for cutting the number of constituencies from 533 to 502.
Tax credit trap leaves working families worse off than unemployed
Economic Development
Thousands of working West Midlands families will be better off on the dole when changes to the tax system are introduced next month, Ministers have admitted.
Andrew Lansley calls on Liberal Democrats to back NHS reforms
Economic Development
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has urged Liberal Democrats to back the Government鈥檚 controversial NHS reforms as he announced plans to spend almost 拢40 million improving Midland hospitals.
Midland bishops join opposition to same sex marriages
Economic Development
Midland bishops have joined opposition to government plans to legalise gay and lesbian marriage.
Labour backs campaign for Made In Britain logo for 海角视频 manufacturers
Economic Development
Labour leader Ed Miliband is to back calls for an official 鈥淢ade in Britain鈥 logo to encourage shoppers to back British manufacturers.
Sion Simon launches policy in bid to become Birmingham's elected Mayor
Economic Development
Mayoral hopeful Sion Simon will promise to use Birmingham City Council鈥檚 拢3.5 billion budget to back local employers today, as he sets out his key pledges in the campaign to become Birmingham鈥檚 first directly-elected mayor.
Police 'privatisation' must be suspended until commissioner election - MP
Economic Development
Plans to pay private firms 拢1.5 billion to carry out police work such as patrolling the streets and investigating crimes should be put on ice until a new police commissioner has been elected, an MP has insisted.
Seven Birmingham schools praised by Government after leap in GCSE successes
Economic Development
Ministers have highlighted seven Birmingham schools for praise after they succeeded in dramatically improving GCSE results.
Michael Gove ordered to release Building Schools for the Future e-mails
Economic Development
Education Secretary Michael Gove has been ordered to publish secret e-mails to spin doctors about his controversial decision to scrap plans to rebuild 13 Birmingham schools.
Jonathan Walker: Blame game unfairly seeks out John Hemming
Economic Development
John Hemming has made a rare foray into the world of Twitter, after he came under fire for supposedly blocking a debate on the Government鈥檚 NHS reforms.
Tax the rich and cut the amount poor pay, says Solihull Lib Dem MP Lorely Burt
Economic Development
Liberal Democrats are pushing the Chancellor to speed up tax cuts for people on ordinary salaries 鈥 and fund the reforms by increasing taxes on the rich, according to the chair of the Parliamentary party.
Midlands overlooked in transport spending, claims head of Commons Transport Committee
Economic Development
Failure to invest in transport in the Midlands and north of England is holding back the economy, the chair of the influential Transport Select Committee has warned.
Fire services turn down chance to use 拢10m 'control centre'
Economic Development
Fire services in West Midlands and Staffordshire have received 拢3.6 million to develop a new, shared system for dealing with 999 calls.
Birmingham firm leads the way on exports, says Labour
Economic Development
An innovative Birmingham business was hailed as a role model for firms across the country to follow in a keynote speech by Labour鈥檚 business spokesman.
West Bromwich MP Tom Watson calls for inquiry into 1987 axe murder
Economic Development
MP Tom Watson has called for a judicial inquiry into the unsolved axe murder of a private investigator 25 years ago, after claiming police officers and journalists may have hampered police investigations.
David Cameron delays publication of Aidan Burley "Nazi party" report
Economic Development
David Cameron has delayed publication of a report into the behaviour of Aidan Burley, the Cannock Chase MP who attended a Nazi-themed stag party in France.
Commons backing for Redditch Crematorium swimming pool heating plan
Economic Development
A controversial scheme to heat a Midland swimming pool with energy from a nearby crematorium has been backed by a senior Government minister.
Commons backing for Redditch Crematorium swimming pool heating plan
Economic Development
A controversial scheme to heat a Midland swimming pool with energy from a nearby crematorium has been backed by a senior Government minister.
Jonathan Walker: Tories not as unpopular as you might think
Economic Development
With police forces facing cuts, the economy barely growing and NHS reforms sparking growing opposition, you might think this government would be unpopular.
Black Country MP Tom Watson warns no alternative to council spending cuts
Economic Development
Labour will fight this year鈥檚 council elections by warning that there is no alternative to cutting spending, Black Country MP Tom Watson has revealed.
MP warns of public concern over falling police numbers in Birmingham
Economic Development
Inner city Birmingham is facing growing crime and a loss of confidence in the police as a result of spending cuts, an MP has claimed.
Michael Gove mocks Tom Watson in row over school building emails
Economic Development
Education Secretary Michael Gove has continued his feud with Midland MP Tom Watson by mocking him for seeking publicity.
Plea to allow Birmingham Airport meet growing demand for air travel
Economic Development
Transport Secretary Justine Greening heard a plea from the city鈥檚 business community to let Birmingham Airport take the strain as the nation struggles to cope with growing demand for air travel.