Council hits back at hypocrisy claims
Liverpool City Council has denied allegations of hypocrisy over workers on zero or low-hour contracts.
Town Hall event gives teens a voice
A ‘Question Time’ panel at the Town Hall saw students express their political interests and take part in debates.
Council’s plan for zero hour contracts
Liverpool City Council plans to set a charter on the number of zero hour contracts in the city.
Clinton honoured by Liverpool Uni
Former US President Bill Clinton has received an honorary degree from the University of Liverpool.
Calls for more power in local regions
Wirral South MP Alison McGovern tells JMU Journalism why further Scottish devolution should mean change for English cities.
Gambling measures branded ‘cosmetic’
New measures aimed at tackling the issues surrounding gambling have criticised by city councillor Nick Small.
Scousers urge Scots to stay in the UK
Our street poll reveals a majority of people in Liverpool – and Scottish former Lord Mayor Gary Millar – want Scots to reject independence.
Miliband apology over Sun support
Labour leader Ed Miliband has apologised after posing with a copy of The Sun, following criticism by MPs and Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson.
Tributes paid after death of Tony Benn
The death of veteran politician, diarist and peace campaigner Tony Benn has generated tributes from across Merseyside.
Wirral to seek storm damage funding
Wirral Council wants more government funding to help the borough recover from December’s stormy weather.
Council sets budget as deep cuts hit city
Liverpool City Council has approved a budget which will see an increase in council tax and reductions in multiple services.
Protests at £156m council cuts meeting
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Liverpool Town Hall as the council met for its budget meeting.
Greens attack higher education cuts
Green Party supporters criticised the government over higher education policy at their conference in Liverpool.
Liverpool wins EU funding challenge
Liverpool councillors have won a joint court action that ruled cuts in European funding were unlawful.
Students urged to ‘Bite the Ballot’
Liverpool universities are backing a campaign that aims to encourage young people to register to vote.
Liverpudlian Rennard in Lib Dems row
Liberal Democrat peer Lord Rennard has been suspended from the party after refusing to apologise over claims of sexual harassment.
Liverpool worst hit by funding cuts
The government’s latest round of funding cuts will affect Liverpool more than any other major English city.
Cameron hits back at Mayor’s claims
Prime Minister David Cameron has denied claims made by Mayor Joe Anderson that his government has neglected Liverpool.