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Jonathan Walker

The Birmingham Post's Political Editor based at Westminster.

Liberal Democrats set out plans to take seats in Midlands
Economic Development
As the Liberal Democrats begin their party conference in Bournemouth this week, JONATHAN WALKER looks at the party鈥檚 bold plans to squeeze the rich and cut taxes on the poor.
United front over high speed rail stations in Birmingham
Economic Development
Political and business leaders have presented a united front in calling for two high speed rail stations in Birmingham 鈥 one in the city centre and one near the NEC and airport.
We won't return to Birmingham - it's too violent, says English Defence League
Economic Development
Ninety people were arrested in Birmingham when supporters of the EDL clashed with Muslim youths.
Jonathan Walker: Harman begins Labour鈥檚 battle
Economic Development
Who says ideology is dead in British politics? Harriet Harman, Labour鈥檚 Deputy Leader, clearly still holds a grudge against the first woman to make it into the Downing Street.
A woman for all seasons finally bows out
Economic Development
Karren Brady has been one of Birmingham鈥檚 most high-profile business leaders over the past 16 years.
Brown to make manufacturing a priority
Economic Development
Gordon Brown promised a new industrial policy with manufacturing at its heart, as he admitted for the first time that a Labour government will need to cut public spending.
Labour could profit from coming clean on cuts
Economic Development
It doesn鈥檛 come as a surprise, but it鈥檚 now clear that the next election will be fought on the basis that public spending cuts are inevitable, no matter who wins.
Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg urges Birmingham City Council to cut its 拢2.4bn budget deficit
Economic Development
Birmingham City Council must cut its record 拢2.4 billion deficit, Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has warned.
300 mobile phones and SIM cards seized from Birmingham prisoners
Economic Development
More than 300 illicit mobile phones and SIM cards were seized from inmates in Birmingham Prison last year, prompting renewed calls for tough measures to stop phones working in jail.
Stalled West Midlands house building gets 拢1m kickstart
Economic Development
Taxpayers are to lend more than 拢1?million to developers, to kick-start West Midlands housing schemes which had been scrapped or delayed because of the recession.
John Hemming MP on MG Rover ahead of government report
Manufacturing
MP John Hemming (Lib Dem Yardley) led what became the Phoenix bid to buy MG Rover 鈥 only to be forced out of the project at an early stage.
Residents have final say on directly-elected mayor
Economic Development
The question of whether Birmingham should be led by a directly-elected mayor refuses to go away.
There should be no confusion over Ministry of Justice move
Economic Development
The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry, and so it is with the bid to bring the Ministry of Justice to Birmingham.
Jonathan Walker: Diet of honesty is now essential
Economic Development
There aren鈥檛 many bars in London where a pint of Guinness will set you back just 拢2.20.
Countryside among Birmingham鈥檚 28 rivals to become 海角视频鈥檚 City of Culture
Economic Development
Birmingham faces competition from 28 rivals to become Britain鈥檚 first 鈥淐ity of Culture鈥 in 2013.
High-speed rail link to connect other major cities says Lord Adonis
Economic Development
High-speed rail lines between London and Birmingham will eventually connect to other major cities across the country, Transport Secretary Lord Adonis has said.
Convince future high-skilled workforce
Economic Development
One of the greatest challenges facing the region is to continue diversifying the economy.
拢16m scheme lays foundations for new council houses
Economic Development
Council houses will once again be built in the West Midlands, as the Government announces plans for five new construction schemes today.
Government campaign targets Midland repossession hotspots
Economic Development
Homeowners in West Midlands 鈥渞epossession hotspots鈥 are to be targeted in a Government campaign urging them to speak to their banks before the worst happens.
Birmingham joins campaign to secure high speed rail line
Economic Development
Birmingham is joining forces with major cities across England to ensure a new high speed rail line is built as planned.
Liam Byrne urges Labour to keep fighting ahead of election
Economic Development
Labour has found it difficult to get its message across because of a 鈥渧ery difficult media environment鈥, according to Cabinet Minister Liam Byrne.
One in five children in West Midlands grows up in home where nobody works
Economic Development
Britain is creating a 鈥渓ost generation鈥 of young people growing up in homes where nobody works, Conservatives have claimed.
Bad week for the Conservative Party
Economic Development
First, the Shadow Home Secretary compares Britain鈥檚 urban streets to the scenes of hopelessness seen on The Wire, the American drama.
Tax on bankers' bonuses will curb excessive pay claims MP
Economic Development
A tax on bankers鈥 bonuses could curb excessive pay, according to an MP.