Politics

Olivia Beatty and Abbi Ford bring you the latest news and sport from around the region from the MerseyNewsLive TV team, including how to protect your business from cybercrime and  ambitious plans to restore Hilbre Island's derelict buildings: https://youtu.be/feI2IzE4Gs0?si=oCpukPLNC93YjIfI Featured image:...

Liberal Democrats leader Cllr Carl Cashman has claimed that the council should have ‘scrutinised the decision’ after it announced plans to buy Smithdown Lane Police station. The council announced last week that it would move ahead with the  development of...

Merseyside police chief Serena Kennedy has received a vote of confidence from one of the region’s MPs in her determination to address racial discrimination - but was warned that structural racism still exists in the force. Liverpool Riverside MP Kim...

Liverpool City Council has released its budget plans on how to tackle the shortfall of £24.5 million. During the meeting the cabinet approved plans for several strategies to tackle the shortfall. Following government cuts of up to £450 million since...

A demonstration of support for refugees was held this weekend outside St George’s Hall in response to the recent attack on a hostel in Knowsley. Hundreds gathered in the city chanting the line: “Say it loud, say it clear: refugees...

Food campaigners and charities warn the cost-of-living crisis is far from over as economists say a dramatic drop in living standards is on the way. The Chancellor’s 2022 Spring Statement was unveiled yesterday to a backdrop of sky-high living costs...

Some Liverpool homeowners are paying twice the amount of council tax that King Charles pays on Buckingham Palace. Despite sitting in the highest council tax band H, Buckingham Place was charged £1,828 by Westminster City Council, whereas a Liverpool home...

People living in the six boroughs of the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Knowsley, Sefton, St Helens, Wirral and Halton), have a choice of five candidates to vote for their next mayor on May 2. Here’s everything you need to...

Katie Smith interviews the recently-elected leader of Liverpool's Labour group, Cllr Liam Robinson, on his new role, the council and current issues affecting local people. Listen to Katie Smith's full interview here: https://soundcloud.com/vapovraxx/interview-with-cllr-liam-robinson?si=720e42d3afb0407abe4b6cecba097f93&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Liverpool Riverside MP Kim Johnson put a question to the Prime Minister in Parliament following the GMB British Gas engineer strike. Today's Prime Minister's questions included a question from Ms Johnson on the government's stance on fire and rehire practices. Last...