Mayor vote 2012: Adam Heatherington
More business opportunities is the way forward for Liverpool, according to UK Independence Party (UKIP) candidate Adam Heatherington.
Mayor vote 2012: Tony Caldeira
The Conservative Party candidate for Liverpool mayor, Tony Caldeira, has claimed that he can bring new leadership to the city.
Mayor vote 2012: Jeff Berman
Jeff Berman, the Liverpool Independent candidate at the mayoral elections, is relishing his role in this year’s campaign.
Mayor vote 2012: John Coyne
JMU Journalism talks to John Coyne of the Green Party about his bid to become Liverpool Mayor.
Mayor vote 2012: Liam Fogarty
Independent mayoral candidate Liam Fogarty claims he plans to reconnect the student population of Liverpool with the city.
Mayor debate axed over protest fears
A controversial debate set to feature all of the candidates to be Liverpool’s mayor has been scrapped over public safety fears.
Candidates named in mayor race
The final list of candidates for the mayoral elections in May has been released, following weeks of speculation.
Herbert quits mayor bid in ‘skeletons’ row
Two independent candidates have ended their campaigns for the Liverpool mayoral elections, including celebrity hairdresser Herbert Howe.
Council agrees on tough budget
Liverpool City Council voted its latest budget through amid acrimony in the Town Hall.
Green Party hits out at conference
Green Party members hit out over cuts to public spending when they held their annual spring conference at the Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool.
Alex Salmond talks to JMU Journalism
Alex Salmond made the case for Scotland’s independence to an audience in Liverpool, before talking exclusively to JMU Journalism.
City to hold mayor election in May
Liverpool will have an elected mayor in office by the summer after the city council passed an historic vote at the Town Hall.
Putting Nick Clegg on the spot
JMU Journalism’s Mark Scully sent one tweet, had two phone calls, and the next day found himself grilling Deputy PM Nick Clegg on Channel 4 news.
Youngest councillor talks to JMU
Jake Morrison is Liverpool’s Labour Councillor for Wavertree, but what really sets him apart from other members of local government is his age.
MP McGovern talks to JMU Journalism
Alison McGovern, MP for Wirral South and Gordon Brown’s Parliamentary Private Secretary, talks to JMU Journalism as she prepares to give birth.
Is Cameron doing a good job as PM?
David Cameron has been given the thumbs-down by the people of Liverpool as his ability to govern Britain comes under scrutiny in our JMU Journalism street poll.
Students raise concerns to Currie
Students from across Liverpool met a panel of experts, including Edwina Currie, to talk about their concerns at a European seminar.
Hillsborough files release call by MPs
MPs have called on the government to release all documents relating to the Hillsborough disaster following a debate in the House of Commons.