Berry defects to Reform
A dramatic break after 30 years Sir Jake Berry, the former Conservative Party chairman and long-serving former MP for Rossendale and Darwen, has.
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Kumar reflects on landmark year
Dudley’s MP Sonia Kumar has marked her first anniversary in Parliament with a look back on a busy and barrier-breaking year. Elected in.
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NHS faces chaos
Resident doctors (formally known as junior doctors) in the West Midlands are gearing up for a five-day strike from July 25 to 30,.
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Triple lock reform looming
West Midlands pensioners brace for shift The government’s flagship state pension policy – the triple lock – is under renewed scrutiny following a.
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Streeting slams doctor strikes
Government refuses further pay talks as public support wanes Health Secretary Wes Streeting has condemned fresh strike plans by resident doctors. He insists.
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Reform vetting reset
New strategy for local candidates Reform UK has overhauled its candidate vetting process just as attention turns to pivotal local elections across the.
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Fire service praised regionally
Inspectors endorse WMFS performance as MP visits Solihull crew West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) has been praised for its emergency response and staff.
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MP Morton v Mayor Parker
Wendy Morton MP ramps up attacks over transport, housing and transparency Wendy Morton MP has launched a scathing attack on West Midlands Mayor.
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Smart bus tech launched
Mayor Parker unveils real-time QR codes for 6,700 stops Bus passengers across the West Midlands will soon have access to instant, real-time departure.