Politics

Families across the country are facing a £20 reduction in Universal credit following the Governments decision to slash the payments.

Liverpool FC fan group Spirit of Shankly have told Mersey News Live that Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer "fell short of expectations" by writing in The Sun newspaper. The group has written a letter to Sir Keir, condemning him for...

Among the four elections across Merseyside on May 6 is the vote for a new Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC). The incumbent, Jane Kennedy, is stepping down, and four new faces are vying for the role.

Socialist Students have continued to keep up pressure on universities in Britain following their nationwide education fees protests. The group organised campaign stalls and open-air meetings in 26 universities across the country last week. They believe the delays in the return...

On May 6 Liverpool is set to elect a new Mayor with seven candidates vying for the role. The role has been filled by acting Mayor Wendy Simon following the resignation of Joe Anderson. Mr Anderson was arrested on suspicion of...

A Socialist Students group occupied the University of Liverpool Guild of Students demanding free tuition following a year of Covid-19 disruptions. Members of the group are calling for the removal of fees as part of their wider policy of cancelling...

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...

The Government has announced that it will intervene in the running of Liverpool City Council after a bombshell report into the administration was revealed. Local Government Secretary, Robert Jenrick, delivered a statement to Parliament where he outlined the major problems discovered in the report and his plans for the future running of the council.

Liverpool City Council is taking findings from the government inspection into its highways, regeneration and property management functions seriously after the report found serious issues. Government inspector Max Caller found failings in the handling of aspects such as: Land disposal ...

Students are being encouraged to complete a census for both their university address and their at-home address. The 2021 census will be carried out on March 21 to gather data on how coronavirus has affected health and finances across England,...