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MP 'astonished' as appeal launched into controversial flat plans

A decision is expected on Beech Court next month

Liverpool Echo · Mar 21, 2023

Government 'rewarding incompetence' as Avanti West Coast contract extended

The government yesterday said Avanti's performance was "terrible" but was making "significant improvement"

Liverpool Echo · Mar 21, 2023

Lack of consultation over new migrant Bill shows arrogance, minister told

The Government was accused of ‘rewriting’ refugee and modern slavery laws during a session of the Home Affairs Committee.

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023

Government 'missing in action' amid 'terrifying' energy price news

No ministers have appeared on the morning broadcast rounds in response to the price cap rise

Liverpool Echo · Aug 26, 2022

Plans for free school over new primary in Old Swan criticised by MP

Liverpool Council could allow a free school to be built on a former fruit and veg market

Liverpool Echo · Aug 26, 2022

Fatal shooting comes 15 years after murder of Rhys Jones, 11

The assistant mayor of Liverpool said it was ‘unthinkable’ another child had been killed on the anniversary of Rhys’s death.

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022

Nine-year-old girl shot dead as ‘devastating’ gun violence rocks Liverpool

A spate of shootings in the city comes 15 years after 11-year-old Rhys Jones was shot dead.

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022

Liverpool shooting: Girl’s death came on 15th anniversary of gun murder of 11-year-old Rhys Jones

New tragedy in Merseyside has revived memories of the ‘shock and sorrow’ of child’s death in 2007

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022

Leaders come together in plea for waste action across Liverpool

Councillors and Labour MP urge council to clamp down on waste scourge across city

Liverpool Echo · Jul 13, 2022

'No surprise': Liverpool MPs react to being targeted in Daily Mail front page

"No one can tell me my place is not on a picket line"

Liverpool Echo · Jun 22, 2022