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Did you really think I’d do nothing for 4 years!?

Yesterday I signed the acceptance of office and became Deputy Lord Mayor of Liverpool. I will be supported throughout all this by my wife and former Lord Mayor, Ald Erica Kemp CBE So, my retirement lasted approximately 3 hours. Between … Continue reading

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I’m standing down as Lib Dem Leader in Liverpool. Here’s why.

In January I turned seventy and, having discussed things fully with my wife Erica, I decided that now would be the right time for me to stand down as Leader of the Liverpool Liberal Democrats. I told the Party in … Continue reading

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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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Liberal Democrats put forward a strong team in Liverpool’s all-up elections

Former Leader of the Council (Lord) Mike Storey will be standing again for election to the Council on May 4th as part of one of the most experienced set of candidates ever put up by a political party in Liverpool … 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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