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David Cameron in Liverpool

Conservatives launch bid to be ‘party of the poor’

THE Conservatives made an auda-cious bid to be the party of the poor yesterday as the Government was forced to say “sorry” for the 10p tax rate debacle. Read

The beach comes to St Helens

Election preview: Labour bid to get sole control of St Helens

AFTER two years of a hung council, the power sharing agreement between the Liberal Democrats and Conservatives in St Helens hangs on a knife edge. Read

Mersey Gateway

Election preview: Labour looks a safe bet in Halton

THE Labour stronghold of Halton looks like it will remain under Labour control as the council enters its second decade. Read

Everton stadium

Election preview: Knowsley vote overshadowed by stadium plan

ONE issue has dominated the headlines continuously since the last round of elections in Knowsley – Everton and Tesco’s joint bid to regenerate Kirkby. Read

Chester

Election preview: Cheshire votes for shadow council ahead of shake-up

VOTERS in Cheshire this year will be voting for a council that will not take up power for almost 12 months after the polls close. Read

An artist's impression of the Neptune development in New Brighton

Election preview: Wirral set to remain a hung council

THE UK Independence Party (UKIP) are standing in 11 wards this year across Wirral – up from five in 2007 – and say they hope to field even more next year. Read

Votes are cast at Liverpool town hall

Election preview: Race for Liverpool has never been tighter

With just 10 days beforer the local elections, we begin our daily countdown in Liverpool where Labour are desperate to prise power from the Liberal Democrats, as David Bartlett reports. Read

David Cameron in Liverpool

David Cameron hails Chester efforts to get young people on the property ladder

CONSERVATIVE leader David Cameron yesterday praised a scheme to help young people get on the property ladder during a visit to Chester. Read

The statue of Minerva, the goddess of wisdom, watches over Liverpool from the top of the Town Hall dome. Picture Howard Davies

We’re here for as long as it takes, say crisis experts working to balance council’s budget

CRISIS managers drafted in to help balance Liverpool City Council’s budget will be there for “as long as it takes”, a government minister said yesterday. Read

Empty collection vans outside the Royal Mail depot at Copperas Hill, Liverpool

Lib Dem leader pledges action on post offices and crime in flying visit

THE leader of the Liberal Democrats visited Warrington yesterday and pledged to save post offices and crack down on anti-social youths. Read

William Hague

William Hague rallies Tory faithful in Merseyside

FORMER leader of the opposition William Hague spent last night rallying Conservative candidates across Merseyside. Read

Warren Bradley and Simon Hughes at Lib Dem Manifesto launch

Worried Lib-Dems bring in national leader amid defeat fears

LIBERAL Democrat officials have drafted in extra support to try to ensure the party retains control of Liverpool town hall in May’s local elections. Read

The statue of Minerva, the goddess of wisdom, watches over Liverpool from the top of the Town Hall dome. Picture Howard Davies

BNP out in force ahead of Merseyside local elections

THE BNP is fielding more candidates in Merseyside then ever before it emerged last night after nominations closed for May’s local elections. Read

Artist's impression of Everton's new stadium & shops in Kirkby

Row over new Everton stadium expected to trigger big Kirkby election turnout

CONTROVERSY surrounding Everton FC and Tesco’s combined bid to move to Kirkby is expected to result in a massive turnout for seats that have traditionally gone uncontested. Read

Cllr Hines

Second Lib Dem defection is dismissed as "just more sour grapes"

A LEADING Liberal Democrat last night said the second defection from the party in weeks was a case of “sour grapes”. Read

It's never been repaired, but it's costing £2,000 a year - Cllr Joe Anderson at his computer - Picture: COLIN LANE

Labour leader pledges to become Liverpool's first full-time political chief

LIVERPOOL’S Labour leader Joe Anderson last night pledged to give up his day job and become the city’s first full-time leader if his party takes control of the council next month. Vote and have your say Read

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The statue of Minerva, the goddess of wisdom, watches over Liverpool from the top of the Town Hall dome. Picture Howard Davies

Safe seat for councillor who quit Lib Dems for Labour

A COUNCILLOR who defected from the Liberal Democrats to Labour has been found a safe seat ahead of May’s local elections in Liverpool. Read

The statue of Minerva, the goddess of wisdom, watches over Liverpool from the top of the Town Hall dome. Picture Howard Davies

Labour makes Liverpool its top local election target

WINNING back Liverpool City Council after a decade out of power will be Labour’s No.1 target in the looming local council elections, the party has revealed. Read