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Jonathan Walker

The Birmingham Post's Political Editor based at Westminster.

More journalism revelations to come, promises MP Tom Watson
Economic Development
Journalists used hi-tech spying devices to track cars and steal information from mobile phones, the West Bromwich聽MP who led the opposition to Rupert Murdoch鈥檚 newspaper empire has claimed.
Tom Watson's tireless campaign to expose the News Of The World phone hacking scandal
Economic Development
As the phone hacking scandal continues to unravel, West Bromwich East MP Tom Watson tells Political Editor Jonathan Walker how he has spent two years patiently investigating Rupert Murdoch鈥檚 newspaper empire.
Lichfield MP Michael Fabricant claims HS2 survey asks 'leading questions'
Economic Development
The official consultation into a planned high speed rail line between London and Birmingham uses 鈥渓eading鈥 questions designed to provoke the response Ministers want, a member of the Government has warned.
Opponents of high speed rail to be quizzed by transport committee MPs
Economic Development
A major inquiry into controversial plans for a new high speed rail line between Birmingham and London is to hear from critics of the 拢17 billion scheme.
Opponents of high speed rail to speak at inquiry
Economic Development
A major inquiry into controversial plans for a new high speed rail line between Birmingham and London is to hear from critics of the 拢17 billion scheme.
Birmingham council leader urged to stop rally by controversial US preacher
Economic Development
Birmingham City Council leader Mike Whitby has been urged to cancel a planned rally led by a controversial American pastor.
Jonathan Walker: Onerous task prizing open death grip on power
Economic Development
The future of Advantage West Midlands鈥 拢180 million property empire looks a little brighter, after Ministers promised the remaining sites would be used to 鈥渄eliver economic growth and regeneration鈥.
Transport Minister warns of impact of anti-HS2 lobby
Economic Development
The official consultation into plans to build a new high speed rail line between London and Birmingham could conclude the public opposes the scheme, Transport Secretary Philip Hammond has said.
拢5m grant for Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon rail service
Economic Development
A 拢9 million scheme to build a new rail station and increase train services from Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon has taken a major step forward after being awarded a 拢5 million government grant.
Wealthy should pay more for elderly care, says Stourbridge MP
Economic Development
Wealthy homeowners in the south of England should be asked to pay more for their care in old age than homeowners in the West Midlands, according to an MP.
Controversial US preacher John Hagee due to speak in Birmingham
Economic Development
The Home Secretary has been urged to investigate a controversial American preacher who is due to speak at a rally in Birmingham next month.
Controversial US preacher John Hagee due to speak in Birmingham
Economic Development
The Home Secretary has been urged to investigate a controversial American preacher who is due to speak at a rally in Birmingham next month.
Cannock Chase MP blames police chief over forced retirement of officers
Economic Development
MPs have clashed over police cuts as they debated who was responsible for the decision to lose up to聽500 highly experienced officers from West Midlands Police.
Only third of official Government cars are made in the 海角视频, Warley MP says
Economic Development
Only a third of the official fleet of Government cars is made in the United Kingdom, officials have revealed.
Only third of Government official cars are made in the 海角视频, Warley MP says
Economic Development
Only a third of the official fleet of Government cars is made in the United Kingdom, officials have revealed.
Pop mogul Pete Waterman to join MPs for high speed rail campaign
Economic Development
Pop mogul Pete Waterman is to join MPs in the House of Commons to launch a new campaigning group backing plans for high speed rail.
Unused Wolverhampton fire control centre costing 拢1.4m a year in rent
Economic Development
Taxpayers have been stuck with an annual bill of 拢1.4 million for an empty building which was designed to be a state-of-the-art fire and rescue control centre for the West Midlands.
Government to introduce measures to tackle voting fraud
Economic Development
Long-awaited measures to fight voting fraud have moved a step closer, as the Government publishes plans to make every voter provide their date of birth and national insurance number when applying for a polling card.
David Cameron insists campaigners won't halt high speed rail
Economic Development
Opponents campaigning against a planned high speed rail line between London and Birmingham will not be allowed to block the scheme, the Prime Minister has pledged.
Legal aid reform plan deprives already vulnerable people, says Erdington MP
Economic Development
Court action which forced Birmingham City Council to continue providing care for 4,100 adults would have been impossible under Government plans to cut the legal aid bill, an MP has claimed.
Government to introduce measures to tackle voting fraud
Economic Development
Long-awaited measures to fight voting fraud have moved a step closer, as the Government publishes plans to make every voter provide their date of birth and national insurance number when applying for a polling card.
Jonathan Walker: Clegg offers hope for councils to do business
Economic Development
Cleggers was in town this week with a boost for local authorities, as he announced they will in future be able to keep the business rates that they raise.
Calls for cabinet minister to resign over opposition to high speed rail
Economic Development
A Cabinet Minister has been challenged to quit over her opposition to the proposed high speed rail line between London and Birmingham.
David Cameron urges public sector workers to call off strikes
Economic Development
David Cameron used a visit to Birmingham to launch a last-ditch appeal to public sector workers not to strike on Thursday.