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Sir Andy Street and Ruth Davidson launch Prosper UK to revive moderate centre-right politics

Former West Midlands mayor and ex Scottish Conservative leader unveil new political movement Sir Andy Street and Baroness Ruth Davidson have launched a.

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Education Politics

West Midlands students to benefit from £200m SEND investment

Education Secretary said the aim was a “truly inclusive education system” for the UK More children and young people with special educational needs.

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Politics Viewpoint

Labour’s election delays – evidence of a government that’s lost its way

Govt’s delays echo an ugly global pattern democracies learn to fear The Labour government’s decision to push back more than twenty local elections.

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Politics Viewpoint World Affairs

How effective is Trump’s foreign policy?

Donald Trump’s foreign affairs approach is unique among US presidents – has he changed international relations for good? Since the end of the.

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Politics World Affairs

Part 5. Elections in 2026: Oceania 

Our final geographical area in the series takes us to Oceania Australia 2026 is a big year for South Australia and Victoria. The.

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Politics World Affairs

Part 4. Elections in 2026: Asia

Taking a look at what elections to watch out for across Asia this year There are a variety of interesting elections taking place.

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Politics Sport

West Midlands Police chief to “retire” after Maccabi Tel Aviv FC saga

Craig Guildford stepping down after repeated public calls for him to be pushed The boss of Britain’s second-largest police force today announced he.

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Politics World Affairs

Part 3. Elections in 2026: The Americas

Elections we’re set to see in North and South America this year There are various elections taking place across both the North and.

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Politics Transport Viewpoint

Resurrecting HS2 rail link from Birmingham to Manchester?

The case for building a new line north of Birmingham remains strong The West Coast mainline railway between Birmingham and Manchester links two.

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Crime Politics

Home Secretary says she no longer has faith in West Midlands Police Chief Constable

Shabana Mahmood told the House of Commons she could not sack Guildford but had no confidence in him [Updated on 15.01.16, adding comment].

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