Wolverhampton South West Labour MP Rob Marris has this week admitted that the Labour Government has disappointed local residents. He also conceded the disappointment "has been apparent for some time".
Conservative enthusiasm for human rights it seems now extends to repealing the Human Rights Act and replacing it with an ill-defined Bill of Rights as one their key priorities for any new government. Its seems the Human Rights Act which enshrined the European convention on human rights, which was signed by the UK in 1951, and inspired by Winston Churchill, are far too radical for today's Conservative Party. Which rights are they against - freedom of expression, a prohibition on torture, a right to a fair trial?
Wolverhampton South West Liberal Democrat Parliamentary candidate Robin Lawrence has called for more investment in public transport following a survey that found the West Midlands as the most 'Car Dependent' region in England.
Yesterday's district council by-election was a boost for the local Liberal Democrats. Gavin Chambers ran the Conservatives much closer than anyone expected and was just 43 votes from victory. The result was:
Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has spoken about his disappointment that this Saturday's England World Cup qualifier will only be available to England fans on pay-per-view via the internet.
Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has signed up to support calls for the Government to establish a High Pay Commission to curb excessive pay.