Dec
2011
Articles from 1st Dec 2011
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Birmingham heading for youth unemployment disaster, claims Liam Byrne
Dec 01 2011 | Politics News
Birmingham is “drifting towards disaster” by failing to tackle soaring youth unemployment, a city MP and shadow cabinet member has warned. Read
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Man behind pensions reform slams public sector strike as 'unjustified'
Dec 01 2011 | Politics News
The man who has been guiding the Government on sweeping pension reforms has slammed this week’s public sector strike, saying there was no justification. Read
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Unions warn of more strikes after 10,000 march through Birmingham
Dec 01 2011 | Politics News
TUC general secretary Brendan Barber told thousands of striking public sector workers at a rally in Birmingham: “Our campaign will go on until we have justice for every public servant.” Read
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Jonathan Walker: Spending more to borrow less is a difficult sell
Dec 01 2011 | Politics News
As we know all too well, the economy is not recovering as quickly as expected. George Osborne argues there are a number of reasons for this, none of which can be pinned on him. Read
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Birmingham MP calls for former ATV television studio to be re-opened
Dec 01 2011 | Politics News
A ground-breaking television studio which once placed Birmingham at the heart of Britain’s broadcasting industry should be re-opened, according to a city MP and mayoral candidate. Read
