Southport is bursting with events this year - from the fireworks to the Food & Drink Festival 🎆🍴 To help you get there, I'm cutting the cost of Merseyrail fares on key dates - saving passengers up to 70% off. 🎫 £2 return for adults 🪙 £1 return for children

💼 The Chancellor has unveiled £95m for the Liverpool City Region to unlock major growth projects, including the redevelopment of Liverpool Central. It's a key step in delivering the Northern Growth strategy - the North’s biggest travel upgrade in decades. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

❄️ Brrr-illiant news for Merseyrail passengers. We’re bringing fares in line with the government’s national freeze until March 2027 - helping keep travel affordable for local people.

I was honoured to be Lord Mayor when Jesse Jackson visited Liverpool in 2008. He was one of the most inspirational people I’ve ever met - a true champion for justice and equality. His legacy will continue to inspire people across the world for generations to come.

📻 I'm back in the BBC Merseyside hot seat taking your calls. ☎️ 0800 731 9333 📱 WhatsApp: 0800 321 333 (start MERSEY) 📧 [email protected]

I've joined fellow Northern mayors and leaders to call for any future Olympic and Paralympic Games bid in Great Britain to be hosted in the North. Here's why 👇 www.independent.co.uk/sport/olympi...

This week I have been thinking about the words ‘Labour values’. My conversation with @metromayorsteve.bsky.social embodied them. Other stories showed that we must not allow them to become lip service to be betrayed both those who never lived them. labourlist.org/2026/02/labo...

Artificial Intelligence will be used to accelerate new medicine discovery in a @liverpooluni.bsky.social partnership secured following @metromayorsteve.bsky.social’s US trade mission. 👉 news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/02/05/n...

🚨 NEW: Another major US company is teaming up with Liverpool to use AI to transform medicine discovery. The deal is a direct outcome of our 2024 US trade mission and another strong example of growing American investment in our region 🇺🇸🤝 www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

Enough already.

🚨 I'm back in the BBC Merseyside hot seat taking your calls for the next hour. ☎️ 0800 731 9333 📱 WhatsApp: 08000 321 333 (start MERSEY) 📨 [email protected]

🕯️ Today we remember the six million Jewish men, women and children murdered in the Holocaust, and all victims of genocide. On Holocaust Memorial Day, we honour their memory by reaffirming our commitment to defeat antisemitism and all forms of hatred.

✍️ Today I welcomed the Transport Secretary to Liverpool to sign a new agreement to deliver Northern Powerhouse Rail in full. It sets out work to deliver: 🚆 A new Liverpool–Manchester line 🏗️ A new Gateway station 🔗 Integration with Liverpool Central Now it's time to get to work!

"Thatcherism was great for the country - we need more Thatcherism!" Don't make me laugh. This is the last thing the country needs. Reform are nothing new - and the North won't be fooled.

❌ We’re clamping down on ads for vapes, junk food and high-sugar drinks on publicly-owned assets. Because in some of our communities, children are surrounded by adverts that harm their health. It's simple: public infrastructure should serve the public interest.

❓ Do you have a question for me? Tomorrow I'll be back in the BBC Merseyside hot seat taking your calls from 12pm. 📞 0800 731 9333 💬 WhatsApp: 08000 321 333 (start MERSEY) ✉️ [email protected]

We appreciate that the government has made huge strides in working to deliver the Hillsborough Law. It is in that spirit that @andyburnham.bsky.social and I are calling on them to withdraw their amendment ahead of Monday’s debate to find a solution acceptable to all sides.

🎉 🚴‍♂️ Bienvenue à Liverpool City Region!!

The Wirral benefits massively from being part of @lpoolcityregion.bsky.social and from @metromayorsteve.bsky.social 's leadership.

A pleasure to welcome @darrenpjones.bsky.social to the region yesterday! Great to have a government working with us to drive investment and growth in the Liverpool City Region. @evertonstadium.com was the perfect venue to show off the huge potential of the North Liverpool-South Sefton corridor!

Our Labour government, with Rachel Reeves as Chancellor, is smashing through the barriers to growth🌹 The Green Book review could be transformative, helping attract more government investment into the Liverpool City Region while we work to attract more foreign investment too.

🤓 One of the wonkiest and most technical changes possible. 💪 Also: one of the most impactful and transformative changes possible. This is could open up a world of opportunity for the North. Green Book has seen countless worthy infrastructure projects canned because of its outdated methodology.

"For those who survived and for the loved ones left behind, today is another step on a long and challenging road. But they will not face it alone." My statement following today's sentencing 👇

Busy few days of important and productive meetings down in London! We discussed how we can work together to turn our shared missions into reality. 🤝

🚨 BREAKING: In response to today's disruption on Merseyrail, Steve has commissioned an independent review to examine and address the failures that led to it. Transport bosses from Merseyrail, Network Rail and Stadler will also be summoned to answer before the region's Transport Committee.

The complete cancellation of Merseyrail services today is unacceptable. People in our region deserve better, and I won’t stop until they get it.

The riots that took place last Summer showed the dangers of unchecked misinformation and racial hatred spread across social media. Truth matters, and we all have a duty to uphold it—whether on X or elsewhere. If platforms won’t act, it’s time we rethink where we engage.

Thanks for the nice feedback about our Bluesky report tonight. 🦋 The full piece, featuring @metromayorsteve.bsky.social & @drmaximilian.bsky.social, is below. Will be fascinating to see what the year ahead holds for this site and others… www.channel4.com/news/as-thou...

🚆 HERE, FARE AND EVERYWHERE 🚆 🪙 For the entire month of January, enjoy unlimited weekend travel on Merseyrail for just £2! 🧒 And just £1 for kids! 🎡 Start off the year right and get out to see the best the Liverpool City Region has to offer!!

🤝 Working together with @seftoncouncil.bsky.social & @metromayorsteve.bsky.social we have put forward a bold plan to deliver 10,000 new homes between Kirkdale & Bootle 📈 This project represents the scale of ambition we have for this city www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

💪 BUILDING FOR SUCCESS | We are joining forces with @lpoolcouncil.bsky.social and @seftoncouncil.bsky.social to bid for one of the government's 'New Towns.' 🏗️ Spread across Bootle, Anfield, Everton and Kirkdale, the development could see more than 10,000 homes built and wide scale regeneration.

Quite a Christmas present for the blue half of the Liverpool City Region. Everton are part of the fabric of English football. This new era is great news for the club, fans and our wider region. Hopefully this allows them to turn the page and look forward to a brighter 2025!

A watershed moment. Angela Rayner, @jimmcmahon.co.uk and the government are putting local communities back in the driving seat on decision-making. They understand that places like the Liverpool City Region thrive when we’re given the power to shape our own destiny.

It was great to join the Chancellor Rachel Reeves alongside fellow mayors (virtually) for the Mayoral Growth Mission yesterday! We stand ready in the Liverpool City Region to be the delivery arm of national government. 💪

Following the summer's violent disorder, I said we’d stand united and rebuild—and we did. The reopening of Spellow Library proves that when communities pull together, anything is possible. The power of community will always prevail. Nowhere is that more true than in Liverpool.

Today is the Blackbrook by-election! Polls are open until 10pm, so get yourself down to vote and remember to take your photo ID. Good luck Sally! 🌹

🙌 INNOVATION NATION | Our region is taking part in a new £100m project piloting innovative methods of public service delivery. 🏘️ From January, a scheme will look at new ways to provide temporary accommodation for homeless families in Liverpool. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Gutted to hear of Ron Round's passing. He was instrumental in the creation of the Combined Authority. Ron was a true champion for Knowsley and his tireless work for its residents will not be forgotten. My thoughts are with all those who loved him. www.knowsleynews.co.uk/tributes-pai...

Saddened to hear of the passing of John Tinniswood, the world’s oldest man, at 112 years old. A proud Scouser who witnessed over a century of change, his remarkable life leaves a legacy of inspiration for generations to come. Rest in peace, John. ❤️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

In just a few short months as 'Passenger in Chief', Louise Haigh moved fast and was already beginning to fix things. Railways back under public ownership. Turbocharging public control of buses. And a real commitment to fixing the North's creaking infrastructure. She'll be sorely missed.

🚀 The Liverpool City Region will be a Youth Guarantee Trailblazer! 🧑‍💼 This means we can help connect young people who have fallen out of education or employment with jobs and training opportunities — driving up growth in our region. feweek.co.uk/get-britain-...

🌹 This Labour government is serious about getting Britain working again. ✅ Fixing the NHS to help tackle economic inactivity ✅ New National Jobs and Careers service ✅ Youth Guarantee ✅ Empowering local mayors 🤝 The biggest employment reforms in a generation. news.sky.com/story/extra-...

🤝 Yesterday, Steve attended the International AI summit, hosted in the Liverpool City Region for the first time! 🚀 From pioneering tech to businesses uniting for a better future, it’s clear: Our region is the home of innovation. 🌎 We are now cemented as a global leader in AI for good.

👏 A massive congratulations to Marion Atkinson, Liam Robinson and Rahima Farah for their success at last night's #CllrAwards. Great to see proper recognition for the Liverpool City Region leading the way nationally!

Gutted to hear of John Prescott's passing. He was a true giant of the Labour movement. He never lost that fire and was always an invaluable source of advice and good humour! Thinking of Pauline and his kids at this difficult time. They don't make them like him any more 💔

I'm aware of the issues affecting Merseyrail services this morning and am in contact with both them and Network Rail to understand what measures they are taking to fix them and prevent them happening as we move into winter.

🤝 The Liverpool City Region & Hamburg share a rich bond as both proud port cities & home to vibrant, diverse communities. 🏙️ This German delegation builds on our strong ties to unlock opportunities in tourism, life sciences, sustainability & more. 🇩🇪 www.thebusinessdesk.com/northwest/ne...

🚌 Taking back control of buses is a major step toward delivering a London-style transport network. 🙌 We've led the way in showing how to put the public back into public transport. It's great to see other areas being given the powers to follow our lead! www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

🏡 Steve has unveiled a new groundbreaking home that comes with ZERO energy bills. 🔋 Built using innovative offsite construction methods, this will help position the Liverpool City Region at the forefront of sustainable, affordable housing in the UK. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

🏃 Two elite athletes ahead of the #greatnorthrun2024