Tag: Midlands
Chris Mason: An evening of drama as Labour squeak West Midlands win
Labour won with just over 1,500 votes more than the Tories in an incredibly close race.
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Claire Ward elected as first East Midlands mayor
The new role will cover Derby, Nottingham, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
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HS2: Midlands and northern England to get 'reallocated' funds
Labour says the plans are a "reannouncement" of funds from scrapping parts of the high-speed line.
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West Midlands mayor: Who is running, what is the role?
Everything you need to know about the 2024 West Midlands mayoral election.
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Thousands of people facing West Midlands Pension Fund payment delay
Some former public sector workers have not received a payment in six months.
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West Midlands Police: Force in special measures over sex offender failings
The Home Secretary describes it as "a failure of leadership from Labour's West Midlands PCC".
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West Midlands mayor Andy Street calls for crime commissioner powers
Andy Street writes to the home secretary to suggest the two roles should be combined.
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West Midlands mayor 'disappointed' over HS2 decision
Andy Street said completing the rail line from Birmingham to London Euston was a "a good compromise".
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Labour chooses West Midlands mayor candidates
Three Labour candidates are unveiled to challenge Andy Street for the office of West Midlands mayor.
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East Midlands could get new powers in devolution deal
In a joint statement, Ben Bradley MP, leader of Nottinghamshire County Council, Barry Lewis, leader of Derbyshire County Council, Chris Poulter, leade [...]
West Midlands mayor Andy Street backs Liz Truss for prime minister
Ms Truss is committed to "levelling up", Conservative mayor Andy Street writes in the Telegraph.
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HS2: Shapps on rail services in Midlands and northern England
The transport secretary has announced a rail plan saying it will help eight out of 10 of northern England’s busiest train services.Confirming repor [...]
Elections 2021: Andy Avenue stays as West Midlands mayor
The Tory incumbent beats Labour's Liam Byrne to retain the place he has held for 4 years.
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West Midlands mayoral election 2021 defined
Folks within the West Midlands will head to the polls on 6 Could to elect a regional mayor.Votes might be counted within the Birmingham, Wolverhamp [...]
Liam Byrne named as Labour’s West Midlands mayoral candidate
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