Labour stronghold challenged as ‘Your Party’ and the Greens tackle Merseyside
With Reform rising in the polls and Labour loyalty dwindling across the region, 'Your Party' and the Green Party are viewing this as an opportunity to challenge Labour's grip on Merseyside.
Liverpool has been a Labour stronghold since the 90's,...
Analysis: Has Liverpool fallen out of love with Labour?
Following the Labour party conference held in Liverpool last week, Merseyside’s future in both local and national politics is left in a fragmented state. The city, which at the last General Election elected Labour MPs in all five constituencies,...
Starmer pledges to create ‘A Britain for all’ as NHS Online announced
Sir Keir Starmer today announced NHS Online in a speech rooted in his definition of patriotism.
Delivering his keynote speech at the Labour Party Conference today, the Prime Minister unveiled a "completely digital" new method of booking appointments in a...
Delegates back Burnham but don’t expect leadership bid
Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, has attracted headlines from the Labour Party conference regarding the potential for a leadership race.
Sky News released a poll today about who would win if there were to be a leadership contest,...
Palestine dominates Labour conference – from arrests to a landmark vote
The Labour Party conference has been dominated by the debate over Palestine – both inside the conference and outside on the streets of Liverpool, with people traveling from all over the country to have their voices heard.
In a vote...
Liverpool Riverside MP calls for “Free School Meals For All”
Kim Johnson, the Liverpool Riverside Labour MP, has taken to social media to back the National Education Union's (NEU) "No Child Left Behind" campaign.
The scheme, which aims to see 'Free School Meals for All' introduced across England, was on...
National Autistic Society debunks Trumps claims
The head of a UK autism charity has branded claims made by US President Donald Trump as 'dangerous'.
Mel Merritt, Head of Policy and Campaigns at the National Autistic Society, was responding to Trump's claim using of Tylenol, commonly known...
Labour Party Conference: everything you need to know
The annual Labour Party Conference is returning to Liverpool.
Over the next week the city will hold speeches, votes, delegations and training for members, trade unions and MPs.
it is one of the biggest events in UK politics in the year;...
Council tax change to help ‘struggling families’
The Government has launched a 12-week consultation on how to make council tax collection fairer in the UK.
One of the key proposals is to spread payments of council tax over 12 months instead of 10 as currently happens....
Benefit payment changes for May 2025 threaten to overwhelm food banks
With controversial changes benefit payments set to take effect from tomorrow, Merseyside’s charities and food banks are bracing for a surge in demand.
Speaking to Mersey News Live ahead of the May 1 changes to Universal Credit and Personal Independence...
