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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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Politics Transport

Government set to revive Birmingham-Manchester rail connection

HS2 rail reset on the scrapped northern leg north of the West Midlands Ministers are preparing to announce plans for a new rail.

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Business News Partnership Content Politics

West Midlands Labour Party heavyweights Ian Ward and David Kidney join Walk Through Walls

Broadening the array of senior advisors on the Birmingham-based agency’s roster Two seasoned Labour Party politicians have joined West Midlands public affairs and.

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Politics Sandwell Transport

West Midlands drivers can see how local potholes are being tackled in Govt interactive map

Sandwell council leading the way after devoting most of its road budget to potholes Drivers across the West Midlands can now see how.

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People Politics Transport

Local powers expanded to combat West Midlands pavement parking

Drivers leaving their vehicles blocking pavements are a menace for wheelchair users and parents pushing buggies Disabled people and their families, including across.

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Politics

Former UK chancellor Nadhim Zahawi joins Reform UK

Ex Tory MP for Stratford-on-Avon switches sides Former UK chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has joined Reform UK, becoming the most senior Conservative figure to.

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Politics World Affairs

Part 2. Elections in 2026: Africa

Morocco, Congo and South Sudan are among 17 African nations with elections this year A series of significant African elections is scheduled to.

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Politics World Affairs

Part 1. Elections in 2026: UK and Europe 

A breakdown of elections we can expect across the UK and Europe this year Last year was packed full of elections both here.

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Defence Politics Viewpoint World Affairs

Media fearmongering about nuclear war is wrong

While many organisations and media firms spread fear and panic, is the threat of nuclear war as significant as widely believed? From Whitehall.

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