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Jonathan Walker

The Birmingham Post's Political Editor based at Westminster.

Tom Watson: I still support Gordon Brown
Economic Development
Tom Watson isn鈥檛 just a strong supporter of the Prime Minister.
Jonathan Walker: Why recession's hitting the West Midlands so hard
Economic Development
The weakness of the West Midlands economy has been vividly exposed by this recession.
Midland MP repays 拢1,757 after u-turn by Commons fees office
Economic Development
Cabinet Minister Liam Byrne has repaid 拢1,757 to the House of Commons, following a row over plans to use his allowance to buy a flat with his brother.
Jobseeking ratio in West Midlands worst in 海角视频
Economic Development
There are 11 official 鈥渏obseekers鈥 for every vacancy advertised at jobcentres in the West Midlands, according to an analysis by Conservatives.
Funding blow for West Midlands schools and colleges
Economic Development
The worst fears of schools and colleges across the West Midlands were confirmed yesterday when both Schools Secretary Ed Balls and Business Secretary Lord Mandelson said building plans faced major delays.
MPs call for independent inquiry into Midland hospital failings
Economic Development
Ministers face more pressure for a full independent inquiry into an 鈥渁ppalling鈥 catalogue of failings at Stafford Hospital, after 122 MPs demanded the investigation.
Candidates for Speaker on public hustings
Economic Development
Candidates for the next Speaker of the House of Commons have taken part in an historic public hustings, as they battled to win the backing of MPs.
Commons prepares for more outcry over MP's finances
Economic Development
An MP is to give up hundreds of thousands of pounds from his work with a City bank, as the Commons prepares for a fresh wave of controversy over MPs鈥 finances.
Birmingham Minister won't rule out cuts
Economic Development
Birmingham MP Liam Byrne has launched Labour鈥檚 attempt to fight back against months of negative publicity and opinion polls showing the Conservatives comfortably ahead, as he accused Tories of planning dramatic cuts in public spending.
Birmingham school to open its own sexual health centre
Economic Development
A Birmingham school and sixth form college is to open its own sexual health centre in an effort to cut teenage pregnancies.
'Sorry' Minister Liam Byrne to repay 拢200 envelopes bill
Economic Development
Cabinet Minister Liam Byrne is to repay 拢240, after he admitted using House of Commons envelopes to distribute publicity material at the taxpayers鈥 expense.
Burden seeks referendum on changing voting system at general election
Economic Development
A referendum on changing Britain鈥檚 voting system could be held at the same time as the next general election, according to a Birmingham MP.
Loans 'failure' blamed for Jaguar Land Rover research axe
Economic Development
Jaguar Land Rover is set to axe vital research and development projects because the Government鈥檚 heavily-hyped scheme to help car makers get loans has failed to provide a penny to any manufacturer, six months after it was launched.
MP calls for public funded salaries to be published
Economic Development
An MP is hoping to turn the tables on BBC journalists who have hounded politicians over their expenses, by demanding to know how much they are paid.
AV voting system could amplify swings in public opinion
Economic Development
The expenses scandal and general lack of faith in politicians has reopened the debate on changing the way Britain chooses MPs.
Sir Patrick Cormack launches bid to be new Speaker
Economic Development
Staffordshire聽MP Sir Patrick Cormack has promised to ensure tough new restrictions on MPs鈥 expenses are 鈥渞igorously enforced鈥 as he formally launches his bid to become the next Speaker.
Erdington MP Sion Simon's given key ministerial role, but no extra pay
Economic Development
A Birmingham MP has landed the key role of helping promote Britain鈥檚 creative industries, as Gordon Brown put the finishing touches to his reshuffle yesterday.
MPs seek 拢400 universal winter fuel pay-out for most needy
Economic Development
Universal winter fuel payments of up to 拢400 a year should be given only to the most needy, MPs have said.
Brown critics lack the courage of their convictions
Economic Development
With one Minister after another walking out on him, and Labour winning just 15 per cent of the vote in a national poll, surely Gordon Brown must be a goner?
Gordon Brown faces down critics in tense meeting with Labour MPs
Economic Development
The plot to depose Gordon Brown was close to collapse last night, after the Prime Minister faced down his critics in a tense meeting with Labour MPs.
Wolverhampton MP keeps trade role in Brown's reshuffle
Economic Development
Wolverhampton MP Pat McFadden has been given the task of defusing a major row between Labour MPs and Gordon Brown, as he keeps his job in the Department for Business and Enterprise.
LDV can still be saved, says MP Liam Byrne
Manufacturing
Jobs at Birmingham van maker LDV could still be saved despite the firm going into administration, Hodge Hill MP Liam Byrne has insisted.
Conservatives take control of Staffordshire
Economic Development
Conservatives are on course to win four Parliamentary seats in Staffordshire following their local election victory, they have claimed.
Labour MPs conspire to get Brown to stand down
Economic Development
Labour MPs were last night circulating a draft e-mail urging Gordon Brown to stand down.