Every word of this. Like Burnham or not, you can't dismiss that he's representing how Northerners feel. Rewiring Britain is radical, but if it works it could bring genuine change to places forgotten about by Westminster for years - and not just those in the North

The London response to this smart idea is as frustrating as it predictable. One, there's no need to be upset that you may have to travel to Manchester occasionally. And two, does it not occur to people that you could hire people from the North to work in the North? Very good piece from Liam

Inside the Brexit-voting Labour stronghold that looks set to determine our next prime minister Some more from my trip to the Makerfield constituency. Thanks to Jon Tonge from Liverpool Uni for his insight.

Can Burnham charm Makerfield? I went up there yesterday to find out

Can Burnham charm Makerfield? I went up there yesterday to find out

Given this a proper update now that most results are in. Labour are in a nightmarish position in the north. Speak to voters and they'll tell you why. I'm not sure how that relationship is fixed with Starmer still in charge

Labour are collapsing in the north under Starmer, heartlands are being decimated. It was clear after Gorton and Denton and it's even clearer now. These results won't shock you if you listen to voters.

Took a trip back to Merseyside to speak to voters in St Helens, who feel abandoned by a Labour party they say no longer represents them, leaving the door open for Reform to take control of a council in one of Labour's most loyal regions. @the-independent.com

The Hillsborough families were promised this law. They’re tired of waiting

‘I would pack up and go tomorrow’: How Golders Green arson attack fuelled fear in ‘deepest heart of Jewish community’ My report from Golders Green yesterday

London, not as bad as some have made out

Iran’s foreign minister says ‘no one knows’ who will be supreme leader - hours after official claimed one was chosen

Iran-US war latest: Israel threatens to kill new supreme leader as strikes continue across Gulf

@the-independent.com is marking International Women's Day 2026 by publishing our UK influence list for the fourth year running. Compiled by staff, the list highlights 50 women who have had a significant impact across the country over the last year. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

"They all suffered… but it always takes a woman to try and change things for the good." An excellent interview with Margaret Aspinall by @danhaygarth1.bsky.social ✍️ Proud to have edited this list and these inspiring stories! www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

I will be forever in awe of the Hillsborough families and their refusal to give in. The very best of the city of Liverpool. Spoke to Margaret Aspinall as she features on @the-independent.com's Influence List for International Women's Day

Gorton and Denton felt abandoned by Labour, now it’s left the party with nowhere to turn. A seismic moment in British politics. Is there such a thing as a Labour heartland anymore? My report from the constituency

Speaking with a friend and one of the most depressing things is that this powerful new technology is coming for the sectors where human beings are at their most passionate and creative - why do we want to reduce that? Why not focus it on being a force for good in solving global problems. Naive sure.

Speaking to voters in Gorton and Denton, there's no love for Starmer. Many in what was a Labour stronghold feel betrayed by the government. One man could win many of them back to the party, however.

British socialite ‘put together group of girls’ for Jeffrey Epstein, emails suggest trib.al/m3oxila

A worrying time for British businesses

In Tyldesley, Greater Manchester, four hulking warehouses now tower over residents' homes. They're not standing for it

When we talk about the need for a Hillsborough Law and for a change in the culture of the police, you only have to look at this tone-deaf, brazen and offensive response to the IOPC Hillsborough report from the South Yorkshire Police Federation

Would be nice if taxes on landlords aren't just dumped on tenants already paying incredibly high rents

It's Budget week and the nation's pubs are bracing themselves, telling me their sector cannot afford any more bad news | @the-independent.com

After a few weeks off since leaving the ECHO, it's great to have started at The Independent. You can get me on [email protected]

Nice to sign off with my big head at the top of the ECHO site. Some farewell thoughts on this amazing city - www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

My brilliant @liverpoolecho.co.uk colleague & very dear friend @danhaygarth1.bsky.social is heading for an exciting new adventure in London In his final piece for his hometown paper, he writes about the things he will miss the most from this wonderful city www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

Some news from me. Yesterday was my last day at @liverpoolecho.co.uk. It's been a dream come true to write for this paper and I've been very lucky to work with an amazing group of people. Sad to say goodbye but excited to start as a Senior Reporter at @the-independent.com next month.

I went to Skem, which could be getting a £150m regeneration project. But people in the town will believe it when they see it - having heard it all before

Really good read from @danhaygarth1.bsky.social on Skelmersdale - another place that feels cut off and forgotten about

The Andrew formerly known as Prince

The government said it is backing hospitality, Liverpool's pub owners see it differently

A very busy few days covering the Labour Party Conference here in Liverpool. We have wanted to make the creation of a Hillsborough Law front and centre of our coverage as it means so much to this city. Thanks to colleagues @danhaygarth1.bsky.social and @lottgibbons.bsky.social for the team effort

Here's what we can expect from the PM today

Campaigner Charlotte Hennessy and Keir Starmer spoke about the Hillsborough Law on the opening day at Labour Party Conference

The Labour Party conference is back in Liverpool & Keir Starmer has a lot to do to convince people that he is the right man to take Labour forward after some bruising months Follow the action from a crucial conference with updates from myself, @danhaygarth1.bsky.social and @lottgibbons.bsky.social

As the Labour Party gathers in Liverpool, I've looked at the housing crisis facing our city and asked people how the government could fix it

Yet another delay to the project that's meant to fix our delayed trains. Far from great

Interesting to speak to Jonathan Falkingham from Urban Splash on how they helped regenerate Liverpool in the '90s and 2000s - and their grand plans for Festival Gardens

The company has confirmed it will close its Liverpool office

Sir Keir Starmer has written exclusively for the Liverpool Echo as his government prepares to bring a Hillsborough Law to Parliament www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

At long last the Hillsborough Law can become a reality, changing how this country functions and how the state can act. It’s a monumental achievement from the families, who never gave up. ✍️ @liamthorp.bsky.social

A British sporting legend. RIP

Cricket as a force for good in Merseyside? Freddie Flintoff thinks it can be. I spoke to Firwood Bootle CC about Freddie's time there and what they hope to achieve in their community

Very lucky to have seen Oasis twice now, including travelling to Chicago to see Liam and Noel on fine form. It was a very different atmosphere to Wembley, though

Myself and @danhaygarth1.bsky.social are bringing you all the big news on a big day for British politics www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/uk-worl...

A perfect start to Everton's new era. Here's what fans had to say today

A new era for the Blues begins today. I’ve had a look at what #EFC’s new ground means for the city