Autumn Statement In Midlands
George Osbourne presents his Autumn Statement in the House of Commons.
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Midlands Budget implications
The implications concerning the Midlands following the Autumn Statement.
Read the full storyRugby MP supports the Chancellor's Autumn Statement
Mark Pawsey, the Conservative MP for Rugby has welcomed the relief on new commercial properties that George Osbourne announced in his Autumn Statement earlier.
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Derby North MP asks Chancellor to accept failure
Chris Williamson, the Labour MP for Derby North has asked the chancellor, George Osbourne, to accept that poverty is rising and debt is increasing.
Autumn Statement: Construction in West Midlands
Following today's Autumn Statement from the Chancellor, below is a list of the progress of construction and infrastructure schemes for the West Midlands:
Starting soon: Darlaston Access Improvement Scheme (2013) & Worcester Integrated Transport Project (2013).
Under construction: M6 J5-8 (expected to be completed in 2014) & Midland Metro Birmingham Extension (expected to be completed in 2015).
New funding announced: M6 J10A to 13 accelerated delivery pilot, M40 J12 works & Super-connected cities (Coventry).
Autumn Statement: Construction in East Midlands
Following today's Autumn Statement from the Chancellor, below is a list of the progress of construction and infrastructure schemes for the East Midlands:
Starting soon: Loughborough Road Improvements (early 2013) & London Road bridge, Derby (2013).
Under construction: Nottingham Tram Extension (opens 2014) & A43 Corby Link (due to be completed in 2014).
New funding announced: M1 J28 to 31 accelerated delivery pilot & Super-connected cities (Derby).
Autumn Statement update
ITV Central's Political Correspondant, Alison Mackenzie is in the House of Commons as the Autumn Statement is given.
Improvements to A1 have been announced and the go-ahead given to High Speed 2 in the Autumn Statement.
There will be extra funds for the regional growth fund.
Benefits will be increased by 1% in the next 3 years.
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Alison Mackenzie in the House of Commons for Autumn Statement
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