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Dean Sullivan and Bill Kenwright. Two Liverpool greats laid to rest

Posted on December 20, 2023 by richardkemp

Dean Sullivan, “Deano’s”, coffin is ready to lead the cortege through Liverpool to Springfield Crematorium the place where most of us will end our physical time on earth. Over the last two days I have represented the City of Liverpool … Continue reading →

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Politics and Sport – some thoughts 

Posted on November 22, 2022 by richardkemp

This Welsh supporter’s hat was taken off Welsh supporters going into their first game by officials because it supports gay pride. If you host global events, you should deal with global beliefs and not suppress them As those that know … Continue reading →

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Questions for Liverpool and Everton fans to think about on sponsorship and investment issues

Posted on March 21, 2022 by richardkemp

When Russia first invaded Ukraine in an act of war, I challenged the relationship between a Russian oligarch, Mr Usmanov, and both the sponsorship of and investment in the club. A few fans got very upset about this and claimed … Continue reading →

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Lib Dems welcome Everton FC Consultations

Posted on October 25, 2018 by richardkemp

We are pleased that consultation is now starting on the redevelopment of Bramley Moore Dock by Everton. However, questions still remain about infrastructure costs and the redevelopment of the County Road area when EFC move out Today I welcomed the … Continue reading →

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Liverpool’s Commonwealth Games bid was fatally flawed

Posted on October 3, 2018 by richardkemp

The decision of the Council to make the suggested EFC new stadium the heart of the bid for the Commonwealth games was a major reason for its failure. The stadium is still not fully costed or funded Once again, the … Continue reading →

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Holding the Mayor and Labour to account

Posted on September 20, 2018 by richardkemp

We not only have debates in the Town Hall but also have an opportunity to ask written questions of the Mayor and Cabinet about city issues. As you can see they are not usually very helpful and its the none … Continue reading →

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Council needs to debate now involvement in new EFC Ground at Bramley Moore Dock

Posted on July 25, 2018 by richardkemp

There are huge risks in turning this barren dockland into a new stadium for EFC. Does the Mayor understand the risks? So once again the Mayor of Liverpool is talking about the possibility of the Council investing in some way … Continue reading →

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Chelsea Stadium Decision should make Everton think again

Posted on June 2, 2018 by richardkemp

 Chelsea FC have pulled out of the total redevelopment of their ground citing changed economic circumstances. Will this make the Everton Board reassess their proposal for Bramley Moore Dock? Liverpool Council’s debt burden is already more than £1 billion in … Continue reading →

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Lib Dems call for Special Council Meeting to consider Mayor Anderson’s “We’ll pay for all of new EFC Stadium proposal”

Posted on April 7, 2018 by richardkemp

Liverpool Council must never be the only investor in a  new stadium for Everton Football Club at Bramley Moore Dock Some people have suggested that I have been spending too much time and looking too hard at Liverpool Council’s proposals … Continue reading →

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Everton FC needs a Plan B for a new stadium

Posted on March 27, 2018 by richardkemp

Thanks to the Liverpool Echo for this picture which really sums up the difficulties that EFC will have in developing this old dock for a new stadium Three weeks ago, I did a blog about the problems which could occur … Continue reading →

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