The Latest Breaking News from Steve Rotheram

New Liverpool-Manchester railway line proposed

Mayors Steve Rotheram and Andy Burnham, alongside former rail minister Huw Merriman, are urging the Government to support the proposal.

Evening Standard · May 14, 2025

Mohamed Salah: a bridge between worlds in Liverpool

The Egyptian is more than simply a role model in his adopted home, he speaks to the city’s broader mythology

The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2025

North West mayors sign deal with US space firm

Liverpool City Mayor Steve Rotheram and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham signed the agreement with Axiom Space.

Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2025

Millions will still have £2 bus fare cap as mayors step in to extend scheme

The metro mayors for West Yorkshire, Greater Manchester and Liverpool City Region have pledged to extend the £2 bus fare cap.

Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2024

Liverpool mayor honours legacy of John Lennon on visit to New York

Steve Rotheram attended a meeting between music leaders from Merseyside and New York to discuss future projects

Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2024

Liverpool Mayor says agreement for Friedkin Group to buy Everton ‘great news’

The Toffees are currently 19th in the Premier League with one point from five games.

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2024

Britain has two kinds of buses – but the days of second-class services could be numbered

In some regions they’re a lifeline, in others an irregular, unreliable last resort. Labour’s plans will begin to close the gap, says journalist Laura Laker

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2024

First look at Liverpool’s new ‘glider’ bus hoping to transform city’s transport

The tram-like bus should make travelling around the city much faster, cheaper, cleaner and reliable

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2024

Politicians and public should consider quitting X, says Liverpool mayor

Steve Rotheram, whose region covers Southport, said misinformation on platform had contributed to riots

The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2024

How users can leave Twitter / X – and what are the alternatives

For those among the growing number of UK users planning to leave X, here’s how to do it and a selection of alternative platforms

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2024