Birmingham is the place where the future is made. Wrote this piece a few weeks ago and glad to see it now on LBC - on the success and potential of Birmingham's life sciences sector, including for the critical Longbridge to Selly Oak corridor. www.lbc.co.uk/article/birm...

Birmingham is the place where the future is made | LBC

From life sciences to advanced manufacturing, Birmingham is the place where the future is made - it’s time for investment to match our potential, writes Laurence Turner MP

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Birmingham Hospice opens new shop in prime location in Bullring  READ HERE:👉  bvoices.uk/3RtlqJR - #PositiveSWBrum   #Birmingham #BirminghamUK #Bromsgrove #B31Voices #BVoices

Another example of some supported housing providers taking the... proverbial. Off Northfield high street. It's unlawful to advertise on public property without permission. Reported. Here are some reviews of the company - Midland Housing Rooms Ltd - the number links to.

Speaking at a residents' meeting about a mismanaged Supported Exempt Accommodation (SEA) that has made life hell. There is a rising public scandal around SEAs, particularly in Birmingham. The housing provider - Reliance - didn't see fit to attend or send a statement, despite being invited.

Warm support for @bevcraig.bsky.social in Heaton Moor. And we even felt a spot of rain 🙏

Luke Johnson, the Tories' star witness against the Employment Rights Bill (now Act), speaks

I want to pay tribute to my predecessor @annaturley.bsky.social, who has been an absolute powerhouse as Party Chair – fearless in taking on the politics of hate and division, focused on winning for working people.

Honoured to become Chair of the Labour Party. I joined our party as a teenager and saw first hand the difference a Labour government makes. I'll work with members to build the election-winning machine that sees off Reform for good and secures a second Labour term.

This is a massive deal for our region, covering the Black Country, Birmingham and Coventry - finally we’re getting the cash to help ourselves grow again

Andy Burnham will give mayors income tax cash for cities

The PM’s devolution agenda accompanies plans for defence, social care and jobs for the young

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Very welcome news that Andy Burnham is introducing a £2 fare cap on buses. Last year we published a report about the benefits that the cap brings which showed that it helped to increase journeys & that a rise in fares would hit those outside of urban areas the hardest.

I'm recruiting for two roles (both Birmingham-based): Constituency Assistant www.w4mpjobs.org/JobDetails.a... Senior Campaigns and Communications Officer www.w4mpjobs.org/JobDetails.a... Both great opportunities for people who want to develop their experience and serve the community.

Everyday costs add up quickly, whether it's getting to work, doing the weekly shop or paying the bills. 🚌 Capping bus fares at £2 across England is a welcome step that will help many working people keep a little more of what they earn. 💷 www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

Burnham announces bus fares across England to be capped at £2

Measure to cost more than £500m, with money allocated to allow devolved nations to do the same

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A lot of people have been in touch about the Bristol Road potholes. Reform claimed repairs were 'pencilled in' for August, but it turns out that was 'speculative' according to the roads contractor. I've chased Birmingham City dozens over times over the last few months to get a real solution.

Really pleased for my friend Anneliese Midgley. She will be an outstanding Chief Whip.

Beautiful service earlier for Carole Griffiths, former Longbridge Councillor and Chair of Birmingham Northfield Labour Party. Rest in peace.

Great to be back in Greater Manchester today in support of the great @bevcraig.bsky.social with a fab team from Birmingham Northfield

Great to be back in Greater Manchester today in support of the great @bevcraig.bsky.social with a fab team from Birmingham Northfield

#SundayCatchUp – Former Birmingham Councillor sadly passes away READ HERE:👉  bvoices.uk/4fkp2pk Our thoughts go out to Carole's family and friends at this painful and difficult time 😔 #RIP - #RIP #Longbridge #Birmingham #BirminghamUK #B31Voices #BVoices

Key Stage 2 results are in... Since we entered government, children’s reading, writing, spelling, punctuation, grammar, maths and science have all improved. School standards, attendance and behaviour are all on the up under Labour.

The criminal who funded Nigel Farage before his election made undisclosed donations to Reform UK in an apparent breach of electoral law. www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/... Latest from me and Insight

George Cottrell failed to declare gifts to Reform office

The convicted fraudster nicknamed ‘Posh George’ used his own bank card to cover costs without the Electoral Commission knowing

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Had a great time with the family at Kings Norton Festival. All proceeds go to the upkeep of St Nicholas Church.

This is the reality of outsourcing in modern Britain. Our members cleaned Parliament for years. Churchill Group binned them to save money. The work stays, the workers go, and loyalty counts for nothing. GMB is standing with the Churchill cleaners and we are fighting back. #ChurchillCleaners

Parliamentary staff of colour earn £2,000 less than white colleagues, study suggests

Parliamentary staff of colour earn £2,000 less than white colleagues, study suggests

Exclusive: Report by GMB union also finds pay disparity for women and disabled, trans, non-binary and gay staffers A race and gender pay gap among parliamentary staff means people of colour earn on average £2,000 less each year than their white counterparts, research seen by the Guardian suggests. A study due to be released this week will say that parliamentary employees who have a range of protected characteristics under equality legislation are more likely to suffer disparities in pay. Continue reading...

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Really good to catch up with @richardparkerwm.bsky.social to talk about the future of local bus services, economic investment, and the need to extend the city's tram network.

NEW @gabrielpogrund.bsky.social reveals tonight that the Met Police have been investigating donations to Reform UK from fraudster George Cottrell's mother. The investigation has been ongoing since last year and two people have been interviewed by police.

Farage - always a martyr in search of a cross.

'Love is not limited by class.' Some beautiful drafting, and important arguments about the future of education and the role of the state, in @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social's Ruskin speech.

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Childhood is changing, and so must education. Today I spoke about how in a world transformed, education is what will truly set us free. www.gov.uk/government/s...

Behind every cut is a life. Inside Parliament, the cleaners who keep the place running are being made redundant. The people who clean the corridors of power before MPs arrive and after they leave are treated as a cost to cut. Stand with the Churchill cleaners on the Parliamentary Estate.

Brilliant news that seven more schools in Birmingham Northfield are getting funded free breakfast clubs from September

Evidence shows Sure Start improved educational and health outcomes for children. That's why we're bringing it back for the modern day, through Best Start in Life.