Students warned not to miss out on EU poll
Thousands of students across Merseyside could miss out on the chance to vote in the crucial European Union referendum this year.
Landlords urged to pay student council tax
Liverpool’s Assistant Mayor is calling for landlords to pay their student residents’ council tax.
Challenge over Lime Street redevelopment
A heritage charity aims to mount a legal challenge against council plans to redevelop Lime Street.
Police chief cautious over cuts reprieve
Merseyside’s most senior police officer gave a cautious welcome to the news that widely-expected budget cuts to his force did not materialise.
Mayor warns of further social care cuts
Liverpool City Council has warned that local social care services will have to be “hollowed-out” due to government budget cuts.
Cuts plan for Council Tax Support scheme
Liverpool City Council is considering making cuts to its Council Tax Support scheme in a bid to save £4m.
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.
Students debate politics at UN model event
Liverpool students gathered at a United Nations Association event aiming to make young people more aware of international politics.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jones urges students to vote with hope
Guardian columnist Owen Jones talks politics with JMU Journalism ahead of May’s General Election.
Knowsley facing councillor reduction
Knowsley Council could be facing significant councillor reductions to produce more financial savings for the area.
Battle lines drawn for Wirral South seat
As the General Election looms on May 7, JMU Journalism speaks to the Labour and Conservative candidates vying to win the Wirral South seat.
Lib Dem leader positive after city conference
Local Lib Dem leader Richard Kemp is optimistic after having his party’s spring conference hosted in Liverpool.
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.
New budget set with 1.9% council tax rise
Councillors approved budget plans which will see a 1.9% rise in council tax for Liverpool citizens next year.