The 'tourist tax' should be just the start of a bold approach to fiscal devolution The visitor economy is not a niche subject: tourism is the UK’s third-largest service export, directly contributing £58bn to the economy in 2023.

The visitor levy is a fantastic first step in what needs to be a more progressive and bold approach to fiscal devolution.

Thank you to @thehousemag.bsky.social @politicshome.bsky.social

www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/tourist-tax-start-bold-approach-fiscal-devolution

A Letter on the Urgent Need for Targeted Prostate Cancer Screening

I am pleased to be one of 125 colleagues to call for the introduction of targeted screening for prostate cancer.

No man should die because of his postcode, ethnicity, or GP access.

www.prostate-cancer-research.org.uk/letter-on-ne...

Ex-leader of Reform UK in Wales sentenced to 10-and-a-half years for taking pro-Russian bribes The judge tells Nathan Gill his actions were a

This story is all Nigel Farage should be asked about by journalists for months

Tomorrow’s front page of the @liverpoolecho.co.uk on a momentous day

This was the emotional moment that Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed families of those who died in the Hillsborough disaster to 10 Downing Street on the day a law in their name will be introduced to Parliament

💕97⤵️ #Hillsborough #Law #Liverpool

It was a pleasure to attend the launch of @sharedhealthgm.bsky.social’s report on children living in TA.

With over 164,000 children currently suffering homelessness we need urgent action. No child should be left without safe, healthy and secure housing.

sharedhealthfoundation.org.uk/publications

Students from universities were invited to drop off any unwanted clothing, electricals, books, or unopened food in a bid to lessen the pressure on regular waste collection services. 👇
liverpoolexpress.co.uk/students-giv...
@liam-robinson.bsky.social
@paulabarkermp.bsky.social

As co-chair for the APPG for Ending Homelessness we have spent the past 6 months holding roundtables and speaking to sector experts, including lived experience experts, about what the government must do to finally tackle the homelessness crisis.

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Wavertree CLP summer social ☀️

Good door knocking session in Edge Hill Ward today with Councillor Hasan, Councillor Liam Robinson, Councillor Ruth Bennett & Councillor Angela Coleman.

Lots of environmental issues reported to the council.

Just a reminder - it's Community Skip Day in Edge Hill, with 5 skips already in place.

Just a reminder - it's Community Skip Day in Edge Hill, with 5 skips already in place.
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@paulabarkermp.bsky.social

LCC is proposing a significant upgrade to the children's play area in Botanic Park. Below are the potential 2D & 3D design concepts. If you have any ideas or recommendations for play equipment, please email me by 14/04/2025. A council officer will review your suggestions.
@liam-robinson.bsky.social

Just one day left! I’m still processing applications for the £250 Household Fund Support. If you qualify, please email me a photo of your energy bills at [Naz.Hasan@liverpool.gov.uk].
www.citizensadviceliverpool.org.uk/hsf6

Memorandum to 'strengthen ties' between Isle of Man and Liverpool The regions pledge cooperation on economic opportunities, tourism, and transport connections.

⛴️ Myself and @metromayorsteve.bsky.social were really pleased to join Alfred Cannan at the new Isle of Man ferry terminal and discuss greater cooperation

🤝 We pledged to strengthen economic, cultural, and political ties between Liverpool and the Isle of Man

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

#Commemoration | To commemorate five years since the pandemic began, there is a national Covid-19 Day of Reflection.

In Liverpool, the event will take place Sunday 9th March 10am-4pm, at St Georges Hall.

Find out more 👇 stgeorgeshallliverpool.co.uk/liverpoolrem...

Council budget for 2025/26 agreed - Liverpool Express Councillors have approved Liverpool City Council's budget for the next year.It will see an additional £15.3 million invested in the delivery of frontline

✍️ Last night @lpoolcouncil.bsky.social approved our budget for the next year

We have invested £15.3m into the delivery of frontline services for residents, including:

🧹 £1.5m extra into cleaning the streets
🚸 £500k on road safety around our primary schools

liverpoolexpress.co.uk/council-budg...

US IT giant confirms plan for new Liverpool hub and 1,000 jobs New York firm Kyndryl will establish a new technology hub in Liverpool

Global IT giant Kyndryl has now formally announced its plan for the new city hub, with as many as 1,000 software engineering and AI-related roles to be created locally over the next three years.
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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#EdgeHillmatters
Email: naz.hasan@liverpool.gov.uk

Liverpool Labour team out on a cold morning at WestDerby L12. We reach the residents all year round, not only just election time! #labourdoorstep 🌹
Email me for Edge Hill Matters / case work :
Naz.Hasan@liverpool.gov.uk

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@liverpoollabour.bsky.social
@liam-robinson.bsky.social
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House Hold Support(HSF6)
£250 available, please email: [Naz.Hasan@liverpool.gov.uk]

"Currently, waste disposal costs the Council £27.7m annually, which could reduce by £1.6m if the recycling rate was in line with the national average".

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Recognition for the RRC as well as members Shelter and Generation Rent from @paulabarkermp.bsky.social who is bringing key amendments to the bill, including a cap on rent rises.

As Paula says, as a country we must return to this in future - without action, affordability will only worsen.

I support the National Housing Federation’s campaign for more social homes.

With a spiralling homelessness and housing crisis, including 160,000 children currently in Temporary Accommodation, we need immediate and bold action.

#PlanForHousing

Parking matters:
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
@liamthorp.bsky.social

This Labour Government is ending no fault evictions for good!

I am proud our Labour Government are standing up for renters where the Tories failed.

Sadly ballooning rents in the private rented sector is still a barrier & can even lead to economic evictions. Which is why I’ve laid a rent stabilisation amendment to the Renters’ Reform Bill.