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The Latest Breaking News from West Lancashire

By-election looms as Rosie Cooper stands down as Labour MP

The MP for West Lancashire has been appointed Steward and Bailiff of the Three Hundreds of Chiltern by the Chancellor.

The Independent UK

Two leisure centres worth £47m set to be built in West Lancashire

It is hoped the leisure facilities will be completed by 2025

Liverpool Echo

Labour MP Rosie Cooper's damning three word verdict on ITV drama starring Stephen Graham

The Walk-In is adapted from the plot to murder the MP for West Lancashire

Liverpool Echo

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MP Rosie Cooper condemns ITV over decision to turn murder plot against her into ‘stupid’ drama

Rosie Cooper accused the broadcaster and anti-fascism campaign group Hope not hate of using her as a ‘marketing tool’

Evening Standard

ITV criticised by MP Rosie Cooper over new drama starring Stephen Graham which covers plot to kill her

The Walk In was released last month and follows the harrowing true story behind the murderous plan to kill the West Lancashire MP

Manchester Evening News

Labour candidate announced for West Lancashire by-election

It comes after the resignation of Rosie Cooper last month

Liverpool Echo

Former Knowsley deputy leader on Labour long list for West Lancashire by-election

Louise Harbour will face off against the daughter of the speaker of the House of Commons

Liverpool Echo

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'The situation is worse than it ever was' - Lancashire residents tell how food banks are running dry

"Everybody who’s got money seems to want everything for nothing, but they’re not prepared to help those that haven’t, that are doing them the service."

Wales Online

Andy Burnham won't stand in by-election and brands leadership speculation an 'annoyance'

Rumours had been swirling that Greater Manches could throw his hat into the ring for an upcoming by-election in West Lancashire

Daily Mirror

Andy Burnham rules out standing in West Lancashire by-election

The Labour mayor responded to speculation about his political ambitions on BBC Radio Manchester

Liverpool Echo

‘It’s a bad time’: Food banks run dry as demand rises and donations drop

“People can't help other people because they're only just managing themselves."

Manchester Evening News

The 'forgotten' town that is about to make national headlines

With a by-election and a new MP on the way, the struggles and hopes of Skelmersdale could be pushed into the national limelight

Liverpool Echo

ITV drama starring Stephen Graham based on plot to kill MP Rosie Cooper

The drama based on the plot to kill the West Lancashire MP will air next month

Liverpool Echo

Prime Minister Liz Truss to face first by-election test as Labour MP quits

Labour MP Rosie Cooper is to leave the House of Commons

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The Independent UK

Labour MP Rosie Cooper to stand down, triggering by-election test for Liz Truss

The MP for West Lancashire, said she had accepted the position of chair of Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust.

Daily Mirror

Labour MP targeted by neo-Nazi murder plot to stand down and trigger by-election

West Lancashire MP Rosie Cooper said she had accepted a job in the NHS, with her departure expected to trigger a by-election later this autumn

Evening Standard

Rosie Cooper MP resigns triggering by-election in Labour heartland seat

She had been targeted in a murder plot in 2017

The Guardian - UK

Labour MP Rosie Cooper to stand down and trigger byelection

Member for West Lancashire, a strong Labour seat, is taking new role with NHS

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Liverpool Echo

West Lancashire by-election as MP Rosie Cooper resigns to follow 'passion'

The Labour MP has announced her decision to resign and take on a new role

Liverpool Echo

Life in 'forgotten' and 'neglected' town where Lidl and B&M have just opened

Things are changing for the town

Manchester Evening News

Lancashire's 'forgotten town' working hard to turn things round

Some say it's the 'jewel in the crown' of West Lancashire, while others say it's still 'the forgotten town' - but all agree that a new railway station in Skelmersdale would be a 'total game changer'

Manchester Evening News

What are the West Lancashire local council elections 2022 results?

Seats were up for election in Ashurst, Aughton and Downholland, Aughton Park, Burscough East, Burscough West, Derby, Hesketh-With-Becconsall, Knowsley, Moorside, Newburgh, North Meols, Parbold, Scarisbrick, Scott, Skelmersdale South, Tanhouse, Tarleton, Up Holland and Wrightington

Daily Mirror

Elderly woman struck in 'serious' van collision 'dragged' from underneath by 20 people

Passers-by rushed to help the woman in her seventies was hit by a Vauxhall Vivaro van in West Lancashire, who is now in "stable but serious" condition

Liverpool Echo

How Southport could change if it left Merseyside

The structure of the area could change drastically

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