You don’t win by being a lesser version of the real thing, so stop trying to out-Reform Reform. There is a chasm in the centre ground to be filled - & that’s where my party should be. Pro-business, economically competent, socially liberal, tough on crime, strict on migration.

Pleased to be able to help fight the corner of the West Midlands' automotive sector on @BBCr4today. These high-quality, profitable supply chain businesses need supporting through an unexpected event. Given their wider economic contribution, this is a good deal for the Exchequer.

Good to see MPs from all sides speaking up for the automotive sector in the WM. JLR is our anchor institution, with so much of our economy & so many jobs reliant on it. Vibrant & successful suppliers to JLR hit by a sudden cashflow interruption must be supported by Government.

We’re now 6 months into the strikes with no end in sight As I said to @bbcwm the key in disputes is to get the most senior people involved & don't stop talking - however tough it gets For the sake of Brummies - & our city’s reputation - I would implore both sides not to give up

What an incredible day for the Sky Blues & their fans, and a wonderful end to the saga. The throes of mediation with Wasps just to keep the football club at the Ricoh seems light years ago now - not that I don’t still bear the scars! Massive congratulations to Doug & team 👏🏻

Ozzy’s story is of a Birmingham boy coming from nothing to become a global icon. He showed us all what can be done with Brummie dedication and a dream. Out there tonight will be our city’s next icon, who will only dream big because of Ozzy. There can be no greater legacy. RIP.

The growth in the state since the Brexit referendum is eye-watering - funded through higher taxation. Therefore the question shouldn't be which taxes to raise next - it should be how do we trim the state & use that to stimulate business growth to bring the tax burden down.

Wishing @liambyrnemp every success with this debate & I hope MPs across all sides of the house will join forces to support him. 50 years and counting with no accountability nor closure for the families and the city. There just has to be a public inquiry. https://t.co/cD6Ifd4H85

Our heritage is so important to the West Midlands’ story, but without concerted action we’re at real risk of losing it. The fantastic new @wmheritage charity is up & running, but they can’t do it all alone. Our future as a region needs to build on our past, not erase it.

2/2 I don’t have all the answers, but the new Independent Commission on Community & Cohesion will get them. Working alongside some of the UK’s brightest minds, we will listen from the bottom-up to get to the root causes of civil division & propose proper long-term solutions.

1/2 I’ve always been deeply proud of the melting pot in the West Midlands, showcasing diversity as a strength over division. But that strength is now being tested across the country - with the risk of division threatening our nation. So what do we do about it?

Many of you have always wanted me locked-up for being a 'terrible Tory' - and now your wish has been granted 🔒 Fortunately it's only one night to support @LoveBrumUK in raising money for the brilliant Cash for Kids charity. You can donate to them here👇🏻 https://t.co/jDMRDtCEgR

Brilliant to be back in Coventry to see the progress on the regeneration of City Centre South & the launch of Very Light Rail - projects we helped fund & worked closely with @coventrycc to make happen. VLR is already proving so popular that all the test rides are fully booked 🚈

You don’t get anywhere being defined by others. So instead of chasing the right, the Conservatives should be championing economic & social liberalism to redefine the centre ground. I spoke to @NewStatesman about the case for Moderate Conservatism 👇🏻 https://t.co/0dW1fajYPT

Birmingham’s reputation has taken a hammering, but the underlying fundamentals that make our home so special remain. From sport to culture, arts to investment, we still have much to be proud of - & so when the strikes end it’s on all of us to get out there & sell our city again.

A shame to fall short but what a two days for @BCFC & everyone involved going from league winners to Wembley 👏🏻 How refreshing as well to see Birmingham’s name in the news for the right reasons. A timely reminder after a torrid few months of just how special our city can be ⭐

We caught up with @andy4wm ‘WM needs an image rebuild’ See full here here https://t.co/eRnfalKDfE

If you didn't know already there's a great interactive exhibition on at New Street telling stories of the Commonwealth Games and its legacy. Expertly put together by @UnitedBy2022 using Games' underspend money we secured from Government, it's its last day today so don't miss out

In 18 months Brum has gone from record investment to rubbish & rats. But we’re only down, not out. When the strikes end we’ll all need to come together to repair our city’s reputation once again, and now is the time to think what part we're all going to play in that fightback.

An honour to attend the Kabaddi World Cup after we secured the competition under my Mayoralty. But being there I couldn’t help but remember Ian Brookfield and the work we did together. This event wouldn’t have happened without him - and it’s a fitting legacy for a true leader.