I was able to welcome Truss to the Commonwealth Games . What better place to see her commitment to the regions, as it was her who signed the letter confirming Government funding for Birmingham to host.
Successive Conservative governments have delivered more powers and funding to raise up communities across the country. So too must the next.
As believers in low tax, we think that now, more than ever, the council should be doing all it can to reduce the ask on hard-pressed Council Tax payers.
Celebrating our heritage, protecting the green belt, and encouraging healthy living, they reflect the renewal of the West Midlands.
From new housebuilding techniques to green manufacturing, the West Midlands is leading the way towards greater security.
Conservative leadership has meant transport spending in the West Midlands has already increased seven-fold. But there is still more to do.
With 1.5 billion people estimated to be tuning in, the Games will be a fantastic opportunity for my region – and the economic benefits are already apparent.
In the West Midlands, we’re pioneering new ways to deliver better protection both for vulnerable tenants and the broader community.
The Government could end up with a series of Burnhams and Khans, constantly trying to undermine it.
Gove is ready to localise as much either as he wants to or as his colleagues will let him, or both. I hope it’s work in progress.
In the run up to the White Paper on Levelling Up, our interview with the former Chancellor opens this week’s ConHome series on localism.
We are proud to present the ConservativeHome programme of fringe events for the 2021 Conservative Party Conference.
Here in the West Midlands, our priority now is making sure young people get the jab, and easing pressure on the NHS.
They are at the heart of my plan to create skills, and opportunities across the region, as well as 35,000 jobs.
Decentralisation sits comfortably within the Tory tradition – and pays clear political dividends as well.