Monthly Archives: November 2020

I was born a European and I’ll die a European

I’ve just accepted an invitation to speak to the UK section of the European Youth Parliament later in mid-December. What a great opportunity it will be, as this once great nation of ours slides into chaos, to reaffirm my belief … Continue reading

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I need your help in scrutinising the Council’s Companies

As many of you are aware, from following my blogs and twitter account, I am getting increasingly concerned about the state of the Companies owned by the Council. The last accounts that I have been able to access are for … Continue reading

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We must give Liverpool and its Centre a new purpose

News that the Government is changing its treasury led rule book for public sector investment gives Liverpool a golden opportunity to reset our City and our economy. If we consider things properly and fully and add some sparkle of a … Continue reading

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The UK has a Government of arrogant, incompetent, lying plunderers

Well what a dreadful few months we have seen in the UK! At least we can say until January 20th that we don’t have the worst Government in the Western World. But even that tiny fig leaf (I’m not being … Continue reading

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Put pressure on businesses to reintroduce home working

Today I have written to the Mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson, asking for his support in encouraging employers to adopt safe home working practices. The letter comes after I received emails from employees saying that although they had worked from … Continue reading

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Why I’ve been out with the traffic police today

50 years ago, last month, I passed my driving test (at the second attempt it must be said). Since then I have received just one speeding ticket. I was doing 37 m.p.h. on Aigburth Road 4 years ago. I thought … Continue reading

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Trump is imperilling global democracy

A few years ago, I was at an Afro-Cities Conference in the Moroccan Capital, Rabat. As with most conferences there was a big exhibition with all sorts of organisations, businesses and Countries selling their wares. One of the stands was … Continue reading

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Work together when we can – oppose each other when we must

Today I chaired a Zoom Meeting between Ed Davey, the Leader of the Liberal Democrats; Munira Wilson MP, our health spokesperson in the Commons and Joe Anderson who is, of course, the Labour Mayor of Liverpool. None-Partisan observers of the … Continue reading

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Protect our Parking Enforcement Staff – Plea to Council and Chief Constable

Today I have written to the Chief Constable and the City Solicitor asking for more help for the Council’s parking enforcement staff following an incident reported to me which occurred last week. In the Incident when after being given a … Continue reading

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Thanks America – What a relief

I suspect that like me you have had at least half an eye on the Tv and radio. I’ve been out delivering for a couple of hours and came straight back straight to the TV. “Surely”, I thought “it must … Continue reading

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