Feb
2010
Articles from 18th Feb 2010
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Walsall MP Bruce George to stand down after struggling with internet
Feb 18 2010 | Politics News
Veteran Black Country MP Bruce George has announced he is standing down following 36 years in Parliament - after struggling to cope with the rise of internet tools such as Facebook and YouTube in political campaigning. Read
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Greek economic crisis is ‘excuse to create European empire’ – Gisela Stuart
Feb 18 2010 | Politics News
The Greek economic crisis is being used as an excuse to create a European “empire”, according to a Birmingham MP. Read
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Expenses of the West Midlands Lords revealed
Feb 18 2010 | Politics News
Former CBI chief Digby Jones has been revealed as the most expensive member of the House of Lords in the West Midlands. Read
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Birmingham MP Clare Short turned down reality TV offer
Feb 18 2010 | Politics News
High profile MP Clare Short has revealed she turned down the opportunity to take part in a reality TV show where MPs learn what life is like for residents in deprived estates. Read
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Three-quarters of families can't afford a house in Birmingham
Feb 18 2010 | Politics News
More than three-quarters of young families in Birmingham cannot afford to get on the housing ladder. Read
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Bromsgrove candidate makes pledge on expenses
Feb 18 2010 | Politics News
The Conservative candidate bidding to replace Julie Kirkbride as Bromsgrove’s MP has pledged to publish every expenses claim on his website on the same day he submits them. Read
