http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/birmingham-columnists/more-columnists/ View our more columnists section for latest world news opinion. Our Birmingham Post writers give their view of the world today. en-gb Trinity Mirror 2013 Sat, 18 May 2013 03:55:45 GMT Birmingham Post no View our more columnists section for latest world news opinion. Our Birmingham Post writers give their view of the world today. world news opinion, Birmingham Post, world today http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/birmingham-columnists/more-columnists/2013/05/17/jonathan-walker-why-blair-will-go-down-as-a-labour-party-winner-65233-33345555/ Whatever else history might say about Tony Blair, it will remember him as a winner.

]]> Birmingham Post Fri, 17 May 2013 12:33:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/birmingham-columnists/more-columnists/2013/05/17/jonathan-walker-why-blair-will-go-down-as-a-labour-party-winner-65233-33345555/ More Columnists true http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/birmingham-columnists/more-columnists/2013/05/17/sarah-evans-why-we-need-teachers-to-unlock-code-65233-33340889/ I went to a conference last week and one of the main speeches was quite terrifying - its title was "Why we don't need teachers".

]]> Birmingham Post Fri, 17 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/birmingham-columnists/more-columnists/2013/05/17/sarah-evans-why-we-need-teachers-to-unlock-code-65233-33340889/ More Columnists true http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/birmingham-columnists/more-columnists/2013/05/17/john-o-reilly-why-young-entrepreneurs-are-good-for-themselves-and-for-britain-65233-33340895/ We have all dreamed of becoming our own boss, but thousands of young people across the country have already put their business plans into action.

]]> Birmingham Post Fri, 17 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/birmingham-columnists/more-columnists/2013/05/17/john-o-reilly-why-young-entrepreneurs-are-good-for-themselves-and-for-britain-65233-33340895/ More Columnists true http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/birmingham-columnists/more-columnists/2013/05/17/neil-elkes-crushing-bore-triumphs-65233-33340896/ A little over a decade ago the leader of Birmingham City Council, Sir Albert Bore secured a victory in a Labour group leadership contest in a manner described as 'crushing' in this newspaper.

]]> Birmingham Post Fri, 17 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/birmingham-columnists/more-columnists/2013/05/17/neil-elkes-crushing-bore-triumphs-65233-33340896/ More Columnists true http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/birmingham-columnists/more-columnists/2013/05/17/dr-sarj-bahia-bad-start-for-nhs-line-but-don-t-hang-up-65233-33340901/ There has been much negativity about the new 111 NHS helpline - but what is needed is constructive criticism to improve the service.

]]> Birmingham Post Fri, 17 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/birmingham-columnists/more-columnists/2013/05/17/dr-sarj-bahia-bad-start-for-nhs-line-but-don-t-hang-up-65233-33340901/ More Columnists true http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/birmingham-columnists/more-columnists/2013/05/17/christopher-bucktin-angelina-challenges-the-old-hollywood-clich-s-65233-33340942/ Christopher Bucktin on Jolie, Cameron - and why Prince Harry might be a new American idol...

]]> Birmingham Post Fri, 17 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/birmingham-columnists/more-columnists/2013/05/17/christopher-bucktin-angelina-challenges-the-old-hollywood-clich-s-65233-33340942/ More Columnists true http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/birmingham-columnists/more-columnists/2013/05/17/chris-upton-chorus-of-approval-for-the-la-la-la-65233-33340963/ It's the defining moment of any arena rock concert. The front-man (or woman) points his mic towards the crowd, and they carol back the words of some great chorus with joyful abandon.

]]> Birmingham Post Fri, 17 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/birmingham-columnists/more-columnists/2013/05/17/chris-upton-chorus-of-approval-for-the-la-la-la-65233-33340963/ More Columnists true http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/birmingham-columnists/more-columnists/2013/05/10/sarah-evans-sex-education-in-a-world-of-exploitation-65233-33300229/ The legal position is clear - discrimination against people who change gender is illegal, but for the tiny minority of those who undergo a gender change, illiberal attitudes are still much feared both in the workplace, the media and personally.

]]> Birmingham Post Fri, 10 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/birmingham-columnists/more-columnists/2013/05/10/sarah-evans-sex-education-in-a-world-of-exploitation-65233-33300229/ More Columnists true http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/birmingham-columnists/more-columnists/2013/05/10/alister-scott-hats-off-to-our-local-politicians-a-tough-job-that-few-actually-vote-for-65233-33300233/ On May 2 yet again local authority elections failed to capture the imagination of the majority of the electorate.

]]> Birmingham Post Fri, 10 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/birmingham-columnists/more-columnists/2013/05/10/alister-scott-hats-off-to-our-local-politicians-a-tough-job-that-few-actually-vote-for-65233-33300233/ More Columnists true http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/birmingham-columnists/more-columnists/2013/05/10/chris-upton-empty-offices-get-to-the-art-of-the-matter-65233-33300563/ Some years ago I went to that famous exhibition at Tate Modern, when they filled up the turbine hall with ceramic sunflower seeds.

]]> Birmingham Post Fri, 10 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/birmingham-columnists/more-columnists/2013/05/10/chris-upton-empty-offices-get-to-the-art-of-the-matter-65233-33300563/ More Columnists true http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/birmingham-columnists/more-columnists/2013/05/10/christopher-bucktin-good-will-always-prevail-in-the-wake-of-such-evil-65233-33300597/ Christopher Bucktin writes from the United States in the first of a new weekly Birmingham Post column.

]]> Birmingham Post Fri, 10 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/birmingham-columnists/more-columnists/2013/05/10/christopher-bucktin-good-will-always-prevail-in-the-wake-of-such-evil-65233-33300597/ More Columnists true http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/birmingham-columnists/more-columnists/2013/05/10/neil-elkes-extending-the-costs-to-all-65233-33305769/ The average growing family living in a three-bed semi or terrace in the suburbs may be considering that it's about time to look at an extension, after all the publicity surrounding permitted development rights.

]]> Birmingham Post Fri, 10 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/birmingham-columnists/more-columnists/2013/05/10/neil-elkes-extending-the-costs-to-all-65233-33305769/ More Columnists true http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/birmingham-columnists/more-columnists/2013/05/10/jonathan-walker-the-clowns-win-time-for-our-say-65233-33305816/ I guess it's time to admit defeat. The clowns have won, and perhaps it's been inevitable for a while.

]]> Birmingham Post Fri, 10 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/birmingham-columnists/more-columnists/2013/05/10/jonathan-walker-the-clowns-win-time-for-our-say-65233-33305816/ More Columnists true http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/birmingham-columnists/more-columnists/2013/05/03/sarah-evans-testing-times-for-good-old-course-work-65233-33272611/ May is the month in which GCSE examinations start and this year's students may well be pondering the value of an exam that has been criticised for years.

]]> Birmingham Post Fri, 03 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/birmingham-columnists/more-columnists/2013/05/03/sarah-evans-testing-times-for-good-old-course-work-65233-33272611/ More Columnists true http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/birmingham-columnists/more-columnists/2013/05/03/jonathan-walker-a-new-way-to-kickstart-a-good-idea-65233-33272688/ The award-winning documentary looking at attempts to end conflict between two Birmingham gangs is going on tour to schools and youth clubs across the country - after donors handed over £21,000 in return for little more than a "thank you".

]]> Birmingham Post Fri, 03 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/birmingham-columnists/more-columnists/2013/05/03/jonathan-walker-a-new-way-to-kickstart-a-good-idea-65233-33272688/ More Columnists true http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/birmingham-columnists/more-columnists/2013/04/26/neil-elkes-a-living-wage-for-some-but-not-all-it-seems-65233-33229210/ Harmony almost broke out at the council Cabinet this week as the three political groups all nodded sagely and said how great it would be if all council staff, whether employed directly or indirectly through contractors could be reasonably paid.

]]> Birmingham Post Fri, 26 Apr 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/birmingham-columnists/more-columnists/2013/04/26/neil-elkes-a-living-wage-for-some-but-not-all-it-seems-65233-33229210/ More Columnists true http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/birmingham-columnists/more-columnists/2013/04/26/jonathan-walker-confusion-between-race-and-culture-has-to-end-65233-33229225/ There are certain words I would like to ban, or at least to ban anyone from using without explaining exactly what they mean.

]]> Birmingham Post Fri, 26 Apr 2013 05:26:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/birmingham-columnists/more-columnists/2013/04/26/jonathan-walker-confusion-between-race-and-culture-has-to-end-65233-33229225/ More Columnists true http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/birmingham-columnists/more-columnists/2013/04/26/sarah-evans-why-thinking-on-early-years-learning-could-do-with-improvement-65233-33228930/ All over the world - where dreadful things aren't happening - toddlers play about. They may be with family members or in play groups but basically they are just getting on with the thrilling experience of being alive.

]]> Birmingham Post Fri, 26 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/birmingham-columnists/more-columnists/2013/04/26/sarah-evans-why-thinking-on-early-years-learning-could-do-with-improvement-65233-33228930/ More Columnists true http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/birmingham-columnists/more-columnists/2013/04/26/chris-upton-a-long-road-ahead-for-the-high-street-65233-33229231/ We might call it "the Gutenberg moment". From the instant that the Strasbourg printer created the first European printing-press in about 1439, the world changed. The manuscript was dead and everyone turned to the printed page.

]]> Birmingham Post Fri, 26 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/birmingham-columnists/more-columnists/2013/04/26/chris-upton-a-long-road-ahead-for-the-high-street-65233-33229231/ More Columnists true http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/birmingham-columnists/more-columnists/2013/04/26/dr-sarj-bahia-men-need-to-take-control-of-their-health-65233-33229312/ With advances in science, medical research, information and education, why in these enlightened times, does latest research shows that men are still a generation behind women when it comes to health?

]]> Birmingham Post Fri, 26 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/birmingham-columnists/more-columnists/2013/04/26/dr-sarj-bahia-men-need-to-take-control-of-their-health-65233-33229312/ More Columnists true