Liam Thorp
@LiamThorpECHO
Political Editor, Liverpool Echo. 3 x Regional Press Specialist Journalist of the Year. Paul Foot award & Orwell Prize nominee. IPA fan. Also on Bluesky.
Child poverty & child homelessness in Merseyside is rising at worrying levels highlighted today by @LiamThorpECHO 🔴 Scrap the 2 child cap. 🔴 Build Council houses. 🔴Rent caps. 🔴Legislate for a Right to Food. #PovertyIsAPoliticalChoice liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool…
Unspeakably horrible news liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football…
The government has announced today central Birkenhead will receive targeted funding alongside Bootle and Speke and will “support communities to drive forward the changes they want to see in their neighbourhoods” Latest from @LiamThorpECHO liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool…
Excellent reporting from @PaddyEdrichECHO & @LiamThorpECHO liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool…
We have obtained exclusive footage of the journey the Ford Galaxy made along Dale Street, including it nearly hitting a woman as it drives through the crowds of fans. Questions are being asked about the lack of road closure on Dale St. W/@LiamThorpECHO. liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool…
“The media has the power to foster meaningful solutions.” - Dr Lígia Teixeira, Chair of Judges We're proud to announce the finalists for the 2025 Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness. Explore the nominated journalism: homelessnessimpact.org/blog @homelessimpact #OrwellPrize2025
What are the worst streets in Merseyside for pavement parking? liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool…
After the city of Liverpool rallied to save Baby Hospice Zoe’s Place from closure last year, a host of Merseyside music stars have been lined up for a special thank you concert this summer Should be an amazing night Should be an amazing night liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/whats…
A nail-biter in Runcorn. Reform edge out Labour by just six votes after dramatic recount. liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool…
BREAKING: Recount in extraordinarily close Runcorn and Helsby by-election as handful of votes separating Labour and Reform liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool…
We might not be too far away from a result in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election, although everything is pointing to a very tight race between Labour and Reform Stay tuned for crucial updates liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool…
Voting has closed and we're waiting on ballot boxes to arrive. Keep up with our live blog from me and @LiamThorpECHO here liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool…
A big night for Runcorn with national eyes watching as the Runcorn and Helsby by-election takes place - with potentially big ramifications for the government and national politics Myself and @DanHaygarth1 are live through the night with all the action liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool…
'Don't let us down' - Why the Hillsborough Law must be delivered in full liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool…
Today & always we remember the 97 innocent lives lost at Hillsborough. 36 years on & families are still fighting for justice. We stand with families calling for a full Hillsborough Law to fix our broken justice system. It has let us down for too long♥️💚 #HillsboroughLawNow
A ‘must read’ article by @LivEchonews highlighting why we need #HillsboroughLaw in full. Read the words of those affected by many scandals, including myself, as we fight in solidarity to ensure it happens. #JFT97 #HillsboroughLawNow liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool…
A simple, strong message on the 36th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster as families, campaigners and others affected by state-related tragedies speak with one voice
