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Liam Thorp

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Iran war is Keir Starmer's strongest moment but a nightmare lies ahead

Iran war is Keir Starmer's strongest moment but a nightmare lies ahead Prime Minister has seen approval ratings improve over his handling of the...

01.04.2026 10

Liverpool Echo

Liam Thorp

Another missed anniversary, another insult for Hillsborough families. Enough is enough

Another missed anniversary, another insult for Hillsborough families. Enough is enough It is now time for the Prime Minister to keep his promise The...

24.03.2026 20

Liverpool Echo

Liam Thorp

This House of Lords appointment is an insult to Liverpool and a sign of a system that's broken

This House of Lords appointment is an insult to Liverpool and a sign of a system that's broken Simon Heffer's appointment will cause outrage...

16.02.2026 60

Liverpool Echo

Liam Thorp

Reform are marching into Merseyside, where is the fight back?

Reform are marching into Merseyside, where is the fight back? Political editor Liam Thorp says many will be concerned by the progress of Nigel...

16.02.2026 150

Liverpool Echo

Liam Thorp

Councillor who swapped Greens for Reform won't tell us why

Councillor who swapped Greens for Reform won't tell us why The ECHO has reached out several times to Cllr David Hawley to ask him for an...

16.02.2026 10

Liverpool Echo

Liam Thorp

We asked the people sharing conspiracy theories in Sefton Park for a chat but it didn't go well

From calling climate change a hoax to warning about chemtrails in the sky, the group has a range of messages on display

18.01.2026 10

Liverpool Echo

Liam Thorp

What have I seen in Liverpool this week? Kindness in person and conspiracies online

30.05.2025 10

The Guardian

Liam Thorp

Mike Amesbury's constituents deserve more than his silence

Mike Amesbury has been regarded by many as a good constituency MP. I have met plenty of people, be it his constituents or colleagues, who have all had...

07.03.2025 20

Liverpool Echo

Liam Thorp

Axel Rudakubana's cowardice shows why Olivia's legacy is needed

As a region, Merseyside has been forced to confront a huge amount of tragedy in recent years. As a news reporter you can become hardened to the...

26.01.2025 20

Liverpool Echo

Liam Thorp