The Birmingham Post reports on the Secretary of State's visit to the city.

Darling - Tube is holding you back
By Campbell Docherty

The Transport Secretary has warned the West Midlands it risks being "left behind" as indecision and divisions deepen over a proposed underground in Birmingham.

Minister put to sword on region's transport problems
By Shahid Naqvi

Business leaders gave a lukewarm response last night to Transport Secretary Alistair Darling's attempt to address concerns over the region's road, rail and air infrastructure problems.

Darling skirts difficult issues
By Campbell Docherty

I speak from the heart here, but parties of all persuasions have not traditionally seen Transport Secretary as a plum job politically.