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Everton’s 10-point penalty taken to House of Commons by MP who claims ‘punishment lacking justification’

An early day motion concerning the club’s plight has been tabled in the House of Commons.

The Independent UK

Everton’s 10-point penalty ‘grossly unjust’ and should be suspended, says MP

An early day motion concerning the club’s plight has been tabled in the House of Commons.

The Independent UK

Steve Rotheram expresses ‘deep concern’ over Everton points deduction

Everton have been docked 10 points for breaching financial rules, with Steve Rotheram calling their punishment ‘wholly disproportionate’

The Guardian - UK

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Mayor of Liverpool writes to Premier League over ‘excessive’ Everton penalty

The Toffees were sanctioned by an independent commission.

The Independent UK

Liverpool mayor calls for positive vision as Labour conference begins

Steve Rotheram said there was a ‘buzz’ about the Labour Party similar to 1996.

The Independent UK

Liverpool announces it will bring buses back under public control

City region to join Greater Manchester in reversing deregulation and introducing franchising on routes

The Guardian - UK

Sunak’s ‘spiteful’ sale of land intended for HS2 dashes hopes of revival

Prime minister’s move criticised as ‘salting the earth’ so Birmingham-Crewe line cannot be built

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Rishi Sunak denies HS2 has been reduced to ‘shuttle service’

Prime minister defends revised transport plans after intense criticism from Tory predecessors

The Guardian - UK

Liverpool mayor ‘bucking the trend’ as new train station opens

Headbolt Lane station in Kirkby, Merseyside, will be the first to be served by Merseyrail’s publicly-owned, battery-powered trains.

The Independent UK

Sunak poised to make ‘incredible gaffe’ by axing HS2 in north but saving Euston link

No 10 will be accused of ‘shafting the north’, warns Tory mayor – as northern leaders warn PM his legacy would be ruined

The Independent UK

Sunak warned he is ‘risking cohesion of country’ as Labour mayors meet over HS2

Labour mayors Sadiq Khan, Andy Burnham, Tracy Brabin, Oliver Coppard and Steve Rotheram gathered in Leeds to warn against further rail cuts.

The Independent UK

Five Labour mayors across UK join forces to urge Rishi Sunak to stay on track with HS2

Sadiq Khan and his four fellow Labour leaders say they have been ‘inundated’ with concerns about the Government’s trajectory

Evening Standard

Rishi Sunak ‘pushing for HS2 to stop six miles north of Euston’

PM said to want project to stop at Old Oak Common in bid to save billions

The Independent UK

Hunt keeps axing of HS2 up sleeve for Budget as northern mayors warn U-turn will see Tory election wipeout

Chancellor in active discussions with PM, as Tories warned ‘voters won’t forget’ if rail project ditched

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Liverpool Echo

Metro Mayor calls on government to 'put your money where your mouth is' on climate plan

Liverpool Council is also seeking to tackle air quality issues

Liverpool Echo

Bus Regulation: The Musical coming to a theatre near you

Performers on roller skates play the buses to tell the history of public transport provision on Merseyside

Liverpool Echo

£4m fund announced to fix potholes across Liverpool City Region

Cash will help to repair and resurface roads across all six boroughs

Liverpool Echo

New destinations battery-powered Merseyrail trains could travel to

Battery technology will allow the trains to run to new destinations

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Liverpool Echo

'Devastating' ticket office closure plan will hit 20 city region stations

Union says 75 jobs across the region's rail network could be lost, leaving disabled and vulnerable passengers exposed

Manchester Evening News

Andy Burnham needs 'more extensive powers to bring about substantial change' in Greater Manchester

The study has also said more powers should be given to Liverpool City Region mayor Steve Rotheram

Birmingham Post

Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram 'need more extensive powers to bring about substantial change'

One of the book’s key themes is how both mayors have evolved the power of their office

The Conversation

How metro mayors are getting things done -- even if they have limited money and power

The word “mayor”, in the English governance landscape, refers to many different roles. Until the turn of the 21st century, it mostly described non-partisan ceremonial leaders of towns and boroughs in England and Wales, most often elected by councillors. The further ceremonial title of Lord Mayor was conferred by royal…

Liverpool Echo

BTS, The Beatles and the growing links between Liverpool and South Korea's second city

Liverpool City Region and city of Busan sign landmark agreement

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool prison thriller given major funding boost ahead of second series

The series written by Jimmy McGovern is shooting across the region now

Liverpool Echo

City region leaders call for clarity over Liverpool's English National Opera bid

Liverpool could become the new home for the English National Opera

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