The Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange had been the subject of opposition from local residents and MPs. 

Local MPs angry as government postpones decision on planned railway 

Mr Jenrick's campaign team said the ex-immigration minister has gathered enough support to run for the role.

Can Newark MP Robert Jenrick become the next Conservative Party Leader?

Labour recorded a huge and significant victory in the Midlands but there were some key and remarkable surprises.

General Election: Midlands - 24 hours of big breakthroughs and upsets

Red rosettes were dominating the pictures

Local elections analysis from our Political Correspondent Alison Mackenzie

Five years since the Windrush scandal broke, have victims received justice?

The Windrush scandal five years on: Have the wrongs been put right? 

She stepped down from parliament at the 2017 election. 

Former Redditch MP Karen Lumley dies aged 59

Counting for the Erewash local election 2023

As results in the Local Elections keep coming in, our Political Correspondent Alison Mackenzie assesses the wins and losses so far.

Local Elections: Where we stand in the Midlands as counting continues

The last time most of these contests were held was back in 2019 - before the pandemic and before the cost of living crisis. 

Local elections: What's at stake in the Midlands?

The controversial MP told ITV Central's Alison Mackenzie that in some circumstances it is "very difficult to argue against". 

New Tory deputy chairman doubles down on death penalty comments

The Conservative Party conference has wrapped up the four-day event in Birmingham, but what did Midland MPs think about it?

Do the Midlands have trust in Truss?

Party political conferences used to be about arguments and turmoil. These days there is a much greater focus on creating a clear message.

Starmer 'well aware' he will need to win back 'red wall' seats in the Midlands

File photo. Lord Peter Mandelson pictured in July 2023.

ITV News Political Editor Robert Peston explains how Lord Peter Mandelson might yet not be packing his bags for Washington DC.

Why Washington could reject Mandelson as Britain's next US ambassador

ITV News Political Editor Robert Peston breaks down potentially the most important diplomatic decision Starmer will ever make. 

Was PM blindsided by Mandelson reaction or did he hope to weather the storm?

Ruth Jones and James Corden attend a BBC launch event for Gavin and Stacey: The Finale, at Ham Yard Hotel in London. Picture date: Wednesday December 18, 2024. 

After the show's 2019 Christmas special ended on a cliffhanger, with a marriage proposal, viewers will hopefully get an answer on Christmas Day.

James Corden and Ruth Jones to give Gavin & Stacey ‘lovely’ send off

ITV News' Robert Peston looks at why the prime minister has given Lord Mandelson the UK's top diplomatic job to the US and what risks are involved

Why Starmer picked Mandelson for Washington

File photo dated 02/02/24 of Lord Peter Mandelson at St Mary the Virgin church in Primrose Hill, north west London. The UK needs to transform itself into a high investment economy to shift out of its low growth "doom loop", Lord Peter Mandelson claims, adding that he will will hit out at "persistent underinvestment". Issue date: Thursday October 10, 2024.

The Labour peer and former 'spin doctor' to Tony Blair would replace Karen Pierce, who has served as ambassador to the US since 2020. 

Peter Mandelson expected to be made Britain's new ambassador to US

The Queen's longtime hairdresser has spoken to ITV News about her decades-lasting friendship with Her Majesty.

Royal warrant for the long-serving hairdresser to the Queen

ITV News' Chloe Keedy reports from Avignon, France, after attending the sentencing of Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband and 50 other men in the mass rape trial.

Gisele Pelicot calmly faced the unimaginable in court for the final time

ITV News' Steve Scott speaks to Lord Seb Coe, one of seven candidates vying to become IOC president, about how the Olympic games could shape up. 

Alison Mackenzie

Political Correspondent, ITV Central