After years in the political wilderness in Birmingham the Labour Party is preparing for a return to power in the Council House by turning on itself in spectacular fashion.Read
While the Conservative and Labour front benches argue about capping benefits, Labour backbenchers are proving they can be just as tough as any Tory.Read
Labour has committed “electoral suicide” over the public sector strikes – handing the next election on a plate to the Tories, top national union leader Mark Serwotka said in Birmingham.Read
Labour’s plans for a “local benefit cap” could mean families in the West Midlands face tougher limits than under the Government’s controversial plans.Read
A heated political debate over an historic Birmingham swimming pool descended into chaos and claims that abusive language was used towards a city councillor.Read
A directly-elected mayor of Birmingham should help decide the school curriculum to ensure pupils are learning the skills local employers need, according to a potential candidate.Read
An elected mayor should be given control or influence over all public sector spending and assets in the city, including health, policing, transport and economic development, one of the candidate hopefuls for Birmingham has argued.Read
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