Politics

Southport’s Labour MP Patrick Hurley is calling on local residents to take part in his latest initiative – The Big Conversation 2025. Described as a wide-ranging listening exercise, the campaign invites Southport

Southport MP Patrick Hurley has told constituents he plans to vote against a bill that could legalise assisted dying for terminally ill patients. MPs will be given a free vote in the

Councillors could vote to give pensioners in Southport hoodies sponsored by local businesses to keep them warm this winter. Conservative group leader Mike Prendergast has proposed the suggestion as part of a

This is a Budget that fixes the foundations to deliver change by fixing the NHS and rebuilding Britain. It’s a budget that prioritises working people, ensuring they don’t face higher taxes in

A copy of a Conservative petition signed by hundreds of thousands of people has been sent to the Labour Party in Southport calling on them to restore Winter Fuel Payments for pensioners.

Following calls from Southport’s Labour MP to transfer ownership and responsibility away from Southport, Mike Prendergast, Conservative Group Leader on Sefton Council, has called the plans “ridiculous” and “straight from the socialist

Sefton Council will be using over £2.4 million from the national Household Support Fund (HSF) to support people across the Borough this winter. Recently, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Liz

On Thursday evening, in a night of contrasting emotions, Sefton Council convened two separate meetings at Southport Town Hall. The first session saw rare political unity as councillors paid tribute to the

Southport MP Patrick Hurley voted with the government on Tuesday, defeating a Conservative motion aimed at preserving universal winter fuel payments for pensioners. The outcome paves the way for new measures that

Conservative Group Leader on Sefton Council, Mike Prendergast, is calling on Sefton Council to commit to retaining the 25% sole occupancy Council Tax discount and asking Southport’s Labour MP Patrick Hurley to

The Leader of the Sefton Conservative Group, Councillor Mike Prendergast, and his Dukes Ward colleague, Sir Ron Watson, are calling for the local Labour councillors and MPs to seek immediate clarification from

Southport’s newly-elected MP Patrick Hurley has said that action on reducing child poverty “will take time”, after he was criticised for voting against a motion to scrap the two-child benefit cap. Patrick

Councillors sparred over the environment and Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service at a meeting of Sefton Council at Southport Town Hall last night. Mayor of Sefton, Cllr June Burn, opened the meeting

Councillors will tonight (11/07) vote on a report which sets out a new Parental Leave Policy for councillors and the appointment of a second Deputy Leader of the Council. The Parental Leave

Sefton Council’s ward boundaries are set to change following recommendations from The Local Government Boundary Commission. Sefton will retain 66 councillors representing 22 wards, but many of these wards will have new

Following Thursday’s General Election, Conservative Group Leader on Sefton Council Mike Prendergast has offered his congratulations to new MP Patrick Hurley and paid tribute to Damien Moore. Councillor Prendergast said, “Firstly, I

Southport has elected its first-ever Labour Member of Parliament. Hurley garnered 17,252 votes, 38,29% of the vote, comfortably defeating the incumbent Conservative MP Damien Moore, who received 11,463 votes (25.44%). Southport has

Firstly, I’d like to thank the returning officer and all the good people who have been counting the votes tonight. I’d like to thank Southport’s Labour councillors, my campaign team, my agent

Mike Prendergast, Conservative leader on Sefton Council, has been unsuccessful in his bid to become the MP of West Lancs. Labour’s Ashley Dalton successfully defended her seat. Labour has held the constituency

As the UK prepares for this week’s general election, OTS News has conducted a series of interviews with five of the six parliamentary candidates vying for the Southport seat. All six candidates

For this week’s general election, OTS News invited all six Southport parliamentary candidates to interview. Patrick Hurley, Sean Halsall, and Edwin Black were interviewed in person. Damien Moore and Erin Harvey agreed

For this week’s general election, OTS News invited all six Southport parliamentary candidates to interview. Patrick Hurley, Sean Halsall, and Edwin Black were interviewed in person. Damien Moore and Erin Harvey agreed

For this week’s general election, OTS News invited all six Southport parliamentary candidates to interview. Patrick Hurley, Sean Halsall, and Edwin Black were interviewed in person. Damien Moore and Erin Harvey agreed

For this week’s general election, OTS News invited all six Southport parliamentary candidates to interview. Patrick Hurley, Sean Halsall, and Edwin Black were interviewed in person. Damien Moore and Erin Harvey agreed

For this week’s general election, OTS News invited all six Southport parliamentary candidates to interview. Patrick Hurley, Sean Halsall, and Edwin Black were interviewed in person. Damien Moore and Erin Harvey agreed

Residents in Sefton who have applied to vote in the General Election by post but have yet to receive their postal vote packs are being urged to get in touch with the

The six candidates for Southport’s parliamentary seat answered questions from members of the public on Thursday evening at a hustings event at Christ Church on Lord Street, with around 150 local voters

The six candidates for Southport’s parliamentary seat at next week’s general election will be tested at a hustings event tonight in the Town Centre. Christ Church on Lord Street will host the