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McCabe's got some convincing to do

HALL Green MP Steve McCabe will remain in the Whip's Office, where he has served for many years.

It's an important job, but it may not help him much in his bid to become Labour MP for Selly Oak - where local party activists hold outgoing MP Lynne Jones, a serial rebel, in great affection.

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Gisela in tune with her party

LABOUR MP Gisela Stuart will celebrate Christmas Eve by singing the traditional Socialist anthem, The Red Flag. Read

High-powered students turn green

STUDENTS at a Midland university have created a high-powered racing car made from plants. Read