It’s getting irritating seeing Reform politicians accusing others of ‘incitement’ The same guys who call others traitors, who say ‘a reckoning is coming’ and call for ‘pure, cold, rage’ Oh and they invited a woman who called for asylum seeker hotels to be burnt down to speak at their conference

Royal Birkdale doing Merseyside proud. Looking absolutely glorious as a backdrop for some scintillating golf.

If you want to know where Andy Burnham's journey towards this point really started - and where the genesis for his key message came from, you will find it on the pitch at Anfield on April 15 2009

Not a nail-biter!

Just to recap: Calling Nigel Farage “an unflushable poo” = dehumanising hate speech. Calling for hotels housing asylum seekers to be set on fire = guest of honour at party conference. Bless those non-racist free speech warriors.

Tommy Dr Pepper

On Tuesday I was honoured to travel down to Parliament to be with Hillsborough families and campaigners on the historic day that a new Hillsborough Law passed through the House of Commons This film shows what we witnessed as history was made

Rooney knows it: We completely invited that on ourselves

On a serious note. It was a massive mistake to instantly sit back after our goal and just invite pressure. The defensive subs then added to this and meant that if they were too equalised, we were always in further trouble.

Well that’s a shame. But on the bright side I don’t have to worry about a Monday hangover and further resentment from a wife who detests this sport.

Always been a fan of a hydration break

Mea culpa: I was very down on Anthony Gordon at the start of this tournament but he’s been a vital player. His pace and movement have made a lot happen. My bad.

That tackle is the sequel

Gordon Bennet!

Anthony Barry: ‘I’ll fucking have that Simeone twat if he keeps this shit up’

Simeone. The Shithouse apple doesn’t fall far from the shithouse tree.

Highlights package of this match so far

The Djed Spence story within this tournament alone could be a biopic

Spicy already this!

If this case progresses, it will be an interesting reckoning for Reform’s position on online speech It relates to a post on X, but Lucy Connolly was celebrated as a "political prisoner" and given a speaking slot at Reform conference after being jailed for an X post

Fantastic news and so necessary, unfortunately. It would be great to have a similar law passed here in the US. Congratulations to the Hillsborough campaigners. Justice for the 97. #YNWA

A day to remember the 97, their indefatigable families, and Liam Thorp’s brilliant reporting #jft97

Today’s @liverpoolecho.co.uk

www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/news-op... www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/news-op... a powerful piece. About power, who wields it and what it takes for ordinary people to change the country. @liamthorp.bsky.social

Beautifully written @liamthorp.bsky.social - you definitely found the words.

A quite wonderful and moving article by a journalist who has done so much to help to bring about #jft97

I’m a little bit lost for words when trying to sum up the spirit and fortitude of the Hillsborough families But after the privilege of watching them make history again today - I’ve tried to sum it all up here…

A historic day. A privilege to witness.

The country owes these people a debt of gratitude. Ordinary people who have achieved something extraordinary. Heroes every one.

Andy Burnham hugs Hillsborough campaigner Margaret Aspinall after a landmark Hillsborough Law finally passed through the House of Commons today A moment in history

People having endless calls on loudspeaker on trains should be tried for war crimes.

You know it’s a big day for the city of Liverpool when both the current and incoming Prime Minister are writing in the @liverpoolecho.co.uk

It will be an honour to travel down to Westminster today to watch as the Hillsborough families finally get the new law, named after their loved ones, through the House of Commons Credit to everyone involved for breaking the deadlock and getting this bill on its way to becoming law

Writing exclusively for the @liverpoolecho.co.uk, Andy Burnham, a vital figure in the battle for Hillsborough truth and justice, pays tribute to the families of the 97 Liverpool fans killed on that awful day in 1989 as a bill in their name makes its final journey through the House of Commons

RIP Sam Neill. Damn.

Few politicians have done more to push the cause of devolution and the spreading of power out of Westminster than Lord Michael Heseltine I spoke to the man dubbed the 'Minister for Merseyside' this week to ask about his views on Andy Burnham's plan to tear up the way Whitehall operates...

Exclusive: After months of delays and wrangling, the landmark Hillsborough Law bill WILL return to clear its final stages through the House of Commons this week A huge moment on its route to becoming a vital new law

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Bellingham though. Seriously what a fella.

Went to see The Streets last night. A great set and a reminder of what a brilliantly unique project Mike Skinner put together. Class.

Third behind a bin and also not a bin

Since Reform UK swept to power on St Helens Council in May... - One councillor who was revealed to have a side hustle as an adult film star resigned - One councillor revealed to have been found guilty of assault - Cabinet member resigns - Council cancelled Pride and Refugee Week events

Me and Binface having fun at the Makerfield count last month. Who knew then he could become such a pivotal player in our political arena!

If Starmer wants a legacy, he needs to get this over the line next week

Morning light Billy ☀️ 🐶

Robert Jenrick cutting an increasingly ludicrous character every day as he attempts to defend the indefensible He was always a deeply unpleasant politician but now he’s just a complete joke

Tories not standing, Labour won’t either, even Restore aren’t putting up a candidate - Farage’s ludicrous stunt has massively backfired here The BBC will still manage to describe this as an act of ‘brilliant political theatre’ or something

I think it would be quite hard to pitch a victory as a "triumph against the establishment", if the candidate you have bested is an intergalactic space warrior with a waste receptacle for a head

You can see the election leaflets now 'Vote Farage: So I can keep receiving millions of pounds without people asking about it'

Tremendous