Tag Archives: Liverpool Labour Party

Penny Lane and Liverpool Election Results

So let me start first with a little personal boasting. For the past 19 years I have been one of 6 councillors who could claim to represent the world-famous Penny Lane. On Thursday as a result of boundary changes, I … Continue reading

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What next after 40 years as a Councillor?

A leaflet from my first ever election campaign when I gained the St Michaels Ward from a Tory in 1975. Where the hell have those 48 years gone!! Today has been a time of reflection for me for two reasons: … Continue reading

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Liverpool Leaders unite to condemn Labour’s cynical and shameful campaign.

I want this Liver Bird to look out at a city where debate is conducted with a sense of decorum and decency not like a brawl at chucking out time at a boozer! In an unprecedented move, the Leaders of … Continue reading

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Why we could not support the RESET pledges

The future of our great city is too important to be left to vacuous pledges. All Parties need to work together to create a positive way forward which will eradicate the problems of the past and build a positive future … Continue reading

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“We must work together on behalf of the people” plea to all Liverpool Parties

I really hope that the other four Council Groups will accept the Liberal Democrat call for greater cooperation after the local elections In advance of the close of nominations for the Council on Tuesday I have written to the other … Continue reading

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Another seedy scandal hits Liverpool Town Hall

Yet another scandal has appeared inside Liverpool Council, they appear more frequently than Trans-Pennine Trains, involving the use of council resources for political purposes. As we approach council elections on May 4th in which all councillors will be up for … Continue reading

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How do political parties best work together for Liverpool?

Liverpool could and should be the best City in the North of England and one of the best in Europe. It has a great location, physical environment, strong universities and innovative business people yet it ahs been badly let down … Continue reading

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Lib Dems to vote against Liverpool Labour’s sow’s ear budget

This might not be the actual drain down which Labour has thrown away £400 million of Liverpool taxpayers money but it was certainly one like it! Liverpool’s Liberal Democrat Councillors will be voting against Labour’s budget at the Council’s budget … Continue reading

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No room for rejoicing in Council’s budget

The grisly spectre of Joe Anderson still hangs over Liverpool more than 2 years after he left the Cunard. Much of our budget problems for next year have been caused by things that he did which he should not have … Continue reading

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Chickens come home to roost for the fine dodgers

It is right that Cllr O’Byrne should announce today that she will not seek re-election in May. The question is, “why did she not do so when she received a large fine for a traffic offence when she was Deputy … Continue reading

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