Politics

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...

Wirral Council have approved plans to extend the number of roads in the borough with a reduced 20mph speed limit to more than 1000. The proposed speed limits are part of Wirral's contribution to the Liverpool City Region Road Safety...

The chair of the transgender support group Spirit Level has condemned the blocking of the Gender Recognition Reform Bill and the outrage sparked by Isla Bryson being initially jailed in a women's prison. Lily Hunt, who took over as chair...

Nurses and ambulance crews across Merseyside are on picket lines this morning, as the NHS experiences one of their biggest strike day yet. Workers are striking outside the Royal Liverpool Hospital among other NHS trusts across Merseyside, including Arrowe Park...

Steve Rotheram, the Metro Mayor for the Liverpool City Region, is poised to become an Alumni Ambassador Fellow of Liverpool John Moores University. One of the first to receive the award, the metro mayor has been recognised as someone who...

After a long wait and hundreds of people fighting for a pay rise, GMB members have finally been given an offer they feel they can accept. GMB members have chosen to accept the offer of a 10 percent pay rise...

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

Merseyside Police Chief Constable Serena Kennedy used her annual lecture at Liverpool John Moores University to praise her officers  as  they worked to police a modern diverse community. She said the calls for Back to Basics policing had to be...

In just two days, the people of Chester will vote for their new MP to replace Labour's Chris Matheson, who resigned after facing two sexual misconduct allegations in October. There are nine candidates and each one has delivered a 100-word pitch...

Cllr Paul Brant, Labour Councillor for Fazakerley Ward, was appointed as assistant mayor in May. He speaks to MerseyNewsLive about what the new city council budget will mean to Liverpool. Mayor Joanne Anderson previously warned that savings of up...