Everton’s 10-point penalty taken to House of Commons by MP who claims ‘punishment lacking justification’ An early day motion concerning the club’s plight has been tabled in the House of Commons. The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2023
Everton’s 10-point penalty ‘grossly unjust’ and should be suspended, says MP An early day motion concerning the club’s plight has been tabled in the House of Commons. The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023
Steve Rotheram expresses ‘deep concern’ over Everton points deduction Everton have been docked 10 points for breaching financial rules, with Steve Rotheram calling their punishment ‘wholly disproportionate’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2023
Mayor of Liverpool writes to Premier League over ‘excessive’ Everton penalty The Toffees were sanctioned by an independent commission. The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023
Liverpool mayor calls for positive vision as Labour conference begins Steve Rotheram said there was a ‘buzz’ about the Labour Party similar to 1996. The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2023
Liverpool announces it will bring buses back under public control City region to join Greater Manchester in reversing deregulation and introducing franchising on routes The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2023
Sunak’s ‘spiteful’ sale of land intended for HS2 dashes hopes of revival Prime minister’s move criticised as ‘salting the earth’ so Birmingham-Crewe line cannot be built The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023
Rishi Sunak denies HS2 has been reduced to ‘shuttle service’ Prime minister defends revised transport plans after intense criticism from Tory predecessors The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023
Liverpool mayor ‘bucking the trend’ as new train station opens Headbolt Lane station in Kirkby, Merseyside, will be the first to be served by Merseyrail’s publicly-owned, battery-powered trains. The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023
Sunak poised to make ‘incredible gaffe’ by axing HS2 in north but saving Euston link No 10 will be accused of ‘shafting the north’, warns Tory mayor – as northern leaders warn PM his legacy would be ruined The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023
Sunak warned he is ‘risking cohesion of country’ as Labour mayors meet over HS2 Labour mayors Sadiq Khan, Andy Burnham, Tracy Brabin, Oliver Coppard and Steve Rotheram gathered in Leeds to warn against further rail cuts. The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023
Five Labour mayors across UK join forces to urge Rishi Sunak to stay on track with HS2 Sadiq Khan and his four fellow Labour leaders say they have been ‘inundated’ with concerns about the Government’s trajectory Evening Standard · Sep 27, 2023
Rishi Sunak ‘pushing for HS2 to stop six miles north of Euston’ PM said to want project to stop at Old Oak Common in bid to save billions The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2023
Hunt keeps axing of HS2 up sleeve for Budget as northern mayors warn U-turn will see Tory election wipeout Chancellor in active discussions with PM, as Tories warned ‘voters won’t forget’ if rail project ditched The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023
Liverpool Echo · Jul 11, 2023 Metro Mayor calls on government to 'put your money where your mouth is' on climate plan Liverpool Council is also seeking to tackle air quality issues
Liverpool Echo · Jul 9, 2023 Bus Regulation: The Musical coming to a theatre near you Performers on roller skates play the buses to tell the history of public transport provision on Merseyside
Liverpool Echo · Jul 7, 2023 £4m fund announced to fix potholes across Liverpool City Region Cash will help to repair and resurface roads across all six boroughs
Liverpool Echo · Jul 7, 2023 New destinations battery-powered Merseyrail trains could travel to Battery technology will allow the trains to run to new destinations
Liverpool Echo · Jul 7, 2023 'Devastating' ticket office closure plan will hit 20 city region stations Union says 75 jobs across the region's rail network could be lost, leaving disabled and vulnerable passengers exposed
Manchester Evening News · Jul 4, 2023 Andy Burnham needs 'more extensive powers to bring about substantial change' in Greater Manchester The study has also said more powers should be given to Liverpool City Region mayor Steve Rotheram
Birmingham Post · Jul 4, 2023 Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram 'need more extensive powers to bring about substantial change' One of the book’s key themes is how both mayors have evolved the power of their office
The Conversation · Jun 28, 2023 How metro mayors are getting things done -- even if they have limited money and power The word “mayor”, in the English governance landscape, refers to many different roles. Until the turn of the 21st century, it mostly described non-partisan ceremonial leaders of towns and boroughs in England and Wales, most often elected by councillors. The further ceremonial title of Lord Mayor was conferred by royal…
Liverpool Echo · Jun 27, 2023 BTS, The Beatles and the growing links between Liverpool and South Korea's second city Liverpool City Region and city of Busan sign landmark agreement
Liverpool Echo · Jun 16, 2023 Liverpool prison thriller given major funding boost ahead of second series The series written by Jimmy McGovern is shooting across the region now
Liverpool Echo · Jun 14, 2023 City region leaders call for clarity over Liverpool's English National Opera bid Liverpool could become the new home for the English National Opera