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Jonathan Walker

The Birmingham Post's Political Editor based at Westminster.

Lord Fowler calls for new 1980s-style AIDS awareness campaign
Economic Development
Britain needs a major new publicity campaign to prevent the spread of HIV, the politician who led the hard-hitting 鈥淒on鈥檛 Die of Ignorance鈥 campaign 25 years ago has warned.
Riots inquiry will hear views of communities affected, says Clegg
Economic Development
An official inquiry into riots which bought violence to the streets of Birmingham, West Bromwich and Wolverhampton will hear first-hand testimony from the communities affected, the Deputy Prime Minister has pledged.
Jonathan Walker: MPs do the 'leading' in post-riot aftermath
Economic Development
MPs tried to promote calm following the deaths of three people on Tuesday night.
Father of riot murder victim is "the true face of Britain", say Prime Minister and Labour leader
Economic Development
The Prime Minister and Labour leader Ed Miliband paid tribute to Birmingham鈥檚 communities for standing united and remaining calm despite violence across the city and the deaths of three men.
Detectives forced to turn to "untested" private staff as Forensic Science Service closes\n
Economic Development
Closing the Solihull-based Forensic Science Service has forced detectives to turn to 鈥渦ntested鈥 private suppliers instead, police have warned.
Detectives forced to turn to "untested" private staff as Forensic Science Service closes
Economic Development
Closing the Solihull-based Forensic Science Service has forced detectives to turn to 鈥渦ntested鈥 private suppliers instead, police have warned.
Boundary changes to alter political map in Black Country
Economic Development
Black Country MPs face a battle to hold on to their seats years before the next election, as a major boundary review revolutionises the political map of the West Midlands.
Jonathan Walker: Copyright? Pirate films are just a click away
Economic Development
In what is widely seen as a victory for internet freedom, the Government has announced it is scrapping plans to force internet service providers to block file-sharing websites.
West Brom MP Tom Watson to write book on phone hacking scandal
Economic Development
Tom Watson, the West Midlands MP who led the campaign to expose newspaper phone hacking, is to write a book setting out his side of the story.
MPs warn Government of defence failings over cuts to armed forces
Economic Development
A Birmingham MP on the Defence Select Committee has warned the Government that cuts to the armed forces have left them unable to fulfil their duties.
Birmingham charities see funding cut as council slashes 拢15m off budget
Economic Development
Charities for disabled people, transport schemes for the elderly and children鈥檚 organisations all face funding cuts after Birmingham slashed 拢15 million from its budget for charitable and voluntary organisations.
Charities have funding cut as council slashes 拢15m off budget
Economic Development
Charities for disabled people, transport schemes for the elderly and children鈥檚 organisations including Barnardo鈥檚 all face funding cuts after Birmingham slashed 拢15 million from its budget for charitable and voluntary organisations.
Birmingham MP Roger Godsiff condemns 'trendy' plans for elected mayor
Economic Development
A Birmingham MP has condemned proposals for an elected mayor in the city as a 鈥済immick鈥 - and vowed to work with people from all parties to block the scheme.
Birmingham MP condemns proposals for elected mayor
Economic Development
A Birmingham MP has condemned proposals for an elected mayor in the city as a 鈥済immick鈥 - and vowed to work with people from all parties to block the scheme.
Lloyds TSB accused of intimidating Cube investors who can't pay
Economic Development
The plight of investors who claim they face financial ruin after agreeing to buy apartments off-plan in Birmingham鈥檚 Cube building will be brought to the attention of the Chancellor, Ministers have promised.
Education secretary Gove attacks council's running of Birmingham schools
Economic Development
Education Secretary Michael Gove has launched an attack on Birmingham city council鈥檚 stewardship of its schools as he warned the city 鈥渘eeds many things to change鈥.
Jonathan Walker: A bittersweet farewell to the Minister for Brum
Economic Development
Welcome to Greg Clark, the new Minister for Cities, appointed by David Cameron this week.
HS2 debate intensifies after economic think-tank's damning report
Economic Development
The battle for hearts and minds in the consultation over high speed rail has descended into rancour as opponents of the scheme were branded right-wing 鈥渋deologues鈥.
Business rates cash boost for Birmingham City Council
Economic Development
A revolution in local government funding has been launched after Ministers announced councils would be allowed to keep the extra cash they raise by attracting new businesses to their areas.
Former West Midlands Police chief to sit on phone hacking inquiry panel
Economic Development
The former head of West Midlands Police is to help lead a Government inquiry into the phone hacking scandal.
Violent crime down but robberies up by quarter in West Midlands
Economic Development
Violent crime has fallen significantly in the West Midlands - but the number of robberies reported to police rose dramatically, new official crime figures show.
Government urged to make manufacturing an attractive career option
Manufacturing
Schools, the Government and the automotive industry must work together to make engineering and manufacturing more attractive to students, MPs and peers have warned.
Robberies soar by quarter in West Midlands, new figures show
Economic Development
Violent crime has fallen significantly in the West Midlands - but the number of robberies reported to police rose dramatically, new official crime figures show.
Jonathan Walker: Parliament's real work continues amid drama
Economic Development
While Westminster rages over the phone hacking affair, and Ed Miliband continues his transformation from Odd Ed to the voice of the (very angry) people, the day-to-day business of Government continues.