Andy Street and Ben Houchen have all but disavowed the Tories in their election campaigns. But it turns out there is one senior Tory they do want to be associated with…. (No, it’s not Sunak) theguardian.com/politics/2024/…

Andy Street expected to be re-elected as Tory West Midlands mayor, Labour source claims - Jessica Murray reports - theguardian.com/politics/live/…

Labour calls victory in new East Mids mayoralty with Claire Ward beating Ben Bradley comfortably. It covers about a dozen key parliamentary battlegrounds incl Mansfield, Bolsover & Bassetlaw, though ofc have to be careful with read across.

Outgoing Nottinghamshire Police & Crime Commissioner Caroline Henry says she’s “absolutely gutted” to have lost but says it wasn’t a surprise She blames national factors and says it’s “only the media” who talk about her speeding offences

Darryn Frost, probation officer and Steve Gallant, who was on ROTL, channel the trauma of Fishmongers’ Hall by creating new housing project for people leaving prison. buff.ly/44wkHcO Jessica Murray on The Guardian

MUST READ: A doorbell video showing a purported Labour member door-knocking in the local elections in #Dudley went viral this week. It was shared by Akhmed Yakoob on his socials, and blew up. It alleged the person in the video said racist terms. THREAD /1

“If I was ever able to meet her mother, I’d probably just give the girl a hug" - the quiet humanity of the couple who laid to rest a baby found dead in 1982, and promised she wouldn’t be forgotten - by Jessica Murray theguardian.com/uk-news/articl…

My election latest, with Jessica Murray theguardian.com/politics/artic…

I'm looking to speak to people (staff and service users) affected by Birmingham council cuts, particularly around youth services and homelessness services - drop me a DM or email me [email protected]

Good to have coverage of the appalling slashing of our youth services in Birmingham and locally in Druids Heath. Outrageous this is happening in such a young city and in a part of it that's already left behind. Birmingham Green Party #VoteGreenInBrum Jessica Murray : theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/o…

“For a young city to effectively destroy its youth service like this is outrageous”: Jessica Murray on Birmingham council's "shattering" cuts programme theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/o…

I'm looking to speak to families in Birmingham about their experiences of the SEND system, particularly those who have been through a tribunal process. Drop me a DM or email [email protected]

Any Birmingham residents (particularly business owners) want to share their views on the Christmas market in the city centre? Let me know - DM or [email protected]

🚔Vulnerable children are being jailed many miles from their families at record levels, a Guardian analysis has found, prompting warnings that the government is breaking the law. By me and Jessica Murray: theguardian.com/society/2025/j…

I am looking to speak to people today who will be affected by the government's benefits cuts - if this is you and you would like to talk, please DM or email [email protected]

Concern over ‘asbis’ after report finds people jailed for sleeping rough and feeding birds Analysis of antisocial behaviour injunctions found 57% had no legal representation at breach hearings that led to imprisonment. via Jessica Murray theguardian.com/society/2025/a…