Politics column 2
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Channel 4 relocation debate comes to LJMU
The debate surrounding Channel 4’s potential move from London was brought to Liverpool in a discussion hosted by LJMU.
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Mark Carney talks to JMU Journalism
The Governor of the Bank of England discusses Brexit, the state of the economy and his love for Everton FC as he visits Liverpool.
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UK votes to leave EU in historic referendum
The UK votes in favour of Brexit and Prime Minister David Cameron announces he will resign.
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Mayor Anderson re-elected by city’s voters
Joe Anderson has won another mandate from the public as he remains Liverpool Mayor for a second term.
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Devolution deal for Liverpool City Region
The six councils in the Liverpool City Region vote in favour of the devolution of more powers from Whitehall to Merseyside.
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UK’s EU membership backed in exclusive poll
JMU Journalism asks people for their verdict over the referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union in our street survey.
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Liverpool votes Labour as its MPs win again
Liverpool has re-elected five Labour MPs for its seats in Westminster as ballots across the rest of the UK produce a shock Conservative victory.
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General Election: We let the people speak
As the General Election looms, JMU Journalism asks people in Liverpool what the big issue is for them when they go to the polls.
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Parties lock horns at election debate
Representatives of the five largest parties in the UK clashed during Granada Reports’ live election debate at Liverpool’s St George’s Hall.
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Jones urges students to vote with hope
Guardian columnist Owen Jones talks politics with JMU Journalism ahead of May’s General Election.
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Knowsley facing councillor reduction
Knowsley Council could be facing significant councillor reductions to produce more financial savings for the area.
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Westwood brings Green message to Liverpool
Fashion icon Dame Vivienne Westwood is coming to Liverpool as part of her universities tour in support of the Green Party.
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Council in Cunard Building taps row
The Cunard Building is at the centre of a political row, after the city council installed 10 taps – which retail at £3,500 each – into new offices.
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Council rejects green spaces opposition
Campaigners were left disappointed after the council rejected proposals to halt building plans for green spaces.
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Libraries saved as closure plan is axed
Anti-cuts campaigners can celebrate victory after Mayor Joe Anderson revealed that none of the city’s libaries will be closed.
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Opposition unites over parks building plans
Members of the council have joined forces to challenge the ruling Labour party’s plans to build on Liverpool’s parks and green spaces.
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‘Anonymous’ protest comes to Liverpool
Campaigners from anti-capitalist group ‘Anonymous’ descended onto the streets of Liverpool on Bonfire Night.
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Mayor clashes with Cameron over HS3
Mayor Joe Anderson has hit out at David Cameron over why Liverpool has missed out on the new HS3 high speed rail plans.
