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Rob keen to highlight his free thinking Jan 27 2010

BLACK Country MP Rob Marris (Lab Wolverhampton South West) wasn’t pleased when Tories accused him of doing what the Government told him.Read

Nigel's persistence meets resistance Jan 27 2010

DESPITE embarrassing the party twice already, Tory wannabe MP Nigel Hastilow is still seeking a constituency willing to accept him as a candidate.Read

Jon Walker

Stuart upbeat about election outcome Jan 20 2010

ALWAYS look on the bright side of life – that seems to be Gisela Stuart’s motto.Read

All work and no play is just not for Tom Jan 20 2010

WHEN he first became an MP in 2001, Tom Watson (Lab West Bromwich East) enjoyed a brief moment of fame after he said he kept a PlayStation in his office.Read

Jon Walker

Byrne tipped to be mayor hopeful Jan 13 2010

Rumours are already flying about who will stand for election to become mayor of Birmingham, if the Conservatives win a general election.Read

Jon Walker

Firebrand Byrne breaks the rules Dec 16 2009

HODGE Hill MP Liam Byrne decided he was a Labour supporter at a young age – so young that he may have broken the rules to become a member.Read

Digby lives the quiet life in Lords Dec 16 2009

WHEN Lord Jones of Birmingham stepped down from the Government, some old-school Labour MPs demanded he give up his seat in the House of Lords.Read

Burden set to ask questions Dec 16 2009

JUST what is going on in Birmingham City Council?Read

Jon Walker

Good luck, Deirdre... and goodbye! Dec 09 2009

WOULD-be MP Deirdre Alden was bemused to receive a Christmas card from the editor of House Magazine, Parliament’s very own journal.Read

Luff eyes a Government prize Dec 09 2009

MP Peter Luff is hoping for a Government post if the Tories win the next election.Read

Big point with a small car Dec 09 2009

FORMER Cabinet Office Minister Tom Watson (Lab West Bromwich East) famously drove a Mini as his official vehicle, rejecting the more luxurious cars used by his colleagues.Read

Jon Walker

On the trail of council house cheats Dec 02 2009

KNOW anyone on a council house waiting list?Read

Speaker says sorry to staff Dec 02 2009

POLITICIANS have never exactly been popular, but the expenses scandal has made MPs more loathed than ever before.Read

Jon Walker

Gisela unhappy with ‘Addams’ EU Nov 25 2009

REJOICE! Britain has its own president at last.Read

Jon Walker

Gisela can vouch for German market Nov 18 2009

MP Gisela Stuart has discovered a new home for the House of Commons – in a top Birmingham school.Read

Politicians: All talk, no action Nov 18 2009

HERE’S evidence that making announcements is much easier than doing things.Read

Jon Walker

Watson true to his image Nov 11 2009

GEEKS everywhere knew Tom Watson (Lab West Bromwich East) was one of their own when he arrived in the House of Commons in 2001 – and promptly installed a Playstation in his office to help staff wind down during their lunch break.Read

Die-hard Tories tell Kirkbride where to go Nov 11 2009

Despite announcing plans to quit the House of Commons over her expenses claims, Tory Bromsgrove MP Julie Kirkbride plans a U-turn.Read

Jon Walker

MP spouse ban is still a long way off Nov 04 2009

GOOD news for MPs who employ their wives or husbands.Read

Tories too slow off the mark Nov 04 2009

A MINOR victory for Richard Burden (Lab, Northfield), chairman of the official House of Commons committee for the West Midlands.Read

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