Liam Thorp
@liamthorp.bsky.social
Political Editor, Liverpool Echo. UK regional journalist of the year 2025. 3 x Specialist Regional Journalist of the Year. Orwell Prize and Paul Foot nominee. Proud dad who loves overpriced craft ale.
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Liam Thorp
@liamthorp.bsky.social
· Nov 13
Over the moon to win Regional Journalist of the Year at the national Media Freedom Awards in London last night.
Mersey winter sun doing its thing again
January 10, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Mersey winter sun doing its thing again
So Bluesky is having a ‘got the juice’ moment again I see
January 10, 2026 at 2:14 PM
So Bluesky is having a ‘got the juice’ moment again I see
Haha go on Macclesfield!
January 10, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Haha go on Macclesfield!
Just caught up on Thursday’s Traitors and it’s comfortably the maddest episode of this show - or maybe any show - that I’ve ever seen. Fiona you absolute loon!
(Watching Fridays now so no spoilers please)
(Watching Fridays now so no spoilers please)
January 9, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Just caught up on Thursday’s Traitors and it’s comfortably the maddest episode of this show - or maybe any show - that I’ve ever seen. Fiona you absolute loon!
(Watching Fridays now so no spoilers please)
(Watching Fridays now so no spoilers please)
I wonder if Justin Webb has reviewed his position that Trump is making America normal again and that the Democrats are the ‘extremists’
Beyond the bluster, Trump may be making America normal again
To many in the US, it’s the Democrats who are the extremists, not the new president. While his style is to keep ’em guessing, don’t ignore the political substance
www.thetimes.com
January 8, 2026 at 8:13 PM
I wonder if Justin Webb has reviewed his position that Trump is making America normal again and that the Democrats are the ‘extremists’
I’ve been in the news industry a while but some stories still hit extra hard.
Alex is a hugely popular and loved young man now facing a fight for his life. If anyone can help him and his family, there are fundraising links in the article.
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Alex is a hugely popular and loved young man now facing a fight for his life. If anyone can help him and his family, there are fundraising links in the article.
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Man's life turned upside down after FaceTime call with friends
Alex Warwick, 23, was enjoying life in Liverpool when he suddenly fell ill
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
January 8, 2026 at 7:28 AM
I’ve been in the news industry a while but some stories still hit extra hard.
Alex is a hugely popular and loved young man now facing a fight for his life. If anyone can help him and his family, there are fundraising links in the article.
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Alex is a hugely popular and loved young man now facing a fight for his life. If anyone can help him and his family, there are fundraising links in the article.
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Sad news, wishing Kevin all the best in his health battle.
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
January 7, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Sad news, wishing Kevin all the best in his health battle.
Sefton Park snow ⛄️
January 5, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Sefton Park snow ⛄️
Today I built these two items of furniture. It took me a ludicrous amount of time and energy. I left a piece of my soul in that room today.
But I did it.
But I did it.
January 4, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Today I built these two items of furniture. It took me a ludicrous amount of time and energy. I left a piece of my soul in that room today.
But I did it.
But I did it.
Can anyone help Alex with his research?
Liverpool folks! (Especially, but also everyone else)
We've had snow. Please could you help me out and fill in my survey on attitudes to snow clearing.
Pictured: my path, which I haven't done yet...
We've had snow. Please could you help me out and fill in my survey on attitudes to snow clearing.
Pictured: my path, which I haven't done yet...
January 4, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Can anyone help Alex with his research?
Little man mesmerised by the snow here in Liverpool
January 4, 2026 at 9:29 AM
Little man mesmerised by the snow here in Liverpool
Reposted by Liam Thorp
Whatever you might think of Maduro, the seizure and kidnapping of a head of state takes us to a very dark place. Vast, arbitrary, extra-legal power, which could be exercised almost anywhere, regardless of the character of the target government.
January 3, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Whatever you might think of Maduro, the seizure and kidnapping of a head of state takes us to a very dark place. Vast, arbitrary, extra-legal power, which could be exercised almost anywhere, regardless of the character of the target government.
FFS! Why couldn’t Brook have played like this earlier in the series
January 4, 2026 at 7:34 AM
FFS! Why couldn’t Brook have played like this earlier in the series
Good lord. It’s not even fair on the others. A total phenomenon.
Luke Littler my word. Insane stuff.
January 3, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Good lord. It’s not even fair on the others. A total phenomenon.
Luke Littler my word. Insane stuff.
January 3, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Luke Littler my word. Insane stuff.
Superb. A wild, frenetic and almost overwhelming ride from start to finish. Incredible direction and awesome soundtrack. Chalamet a tour de force. Lots of Oscars incoming.
January 3, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Superb. A wild, frenetic and almost overwhelming ride from start to finish. Incredible direction and awesome soundtrack. Chalamet a tour de force. Lots of Oscars incoming.
Wish they were more worried by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Russian government says it’s “deeply worried” by the US strikes in Venezuela
January 3, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Wish they were more worried by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Didn’t this president advertise himself as the guy to stop wars? Strange way of showing it
January 3, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Didn’t this president advertise himself as the guy to stop wars? Strange way of showing it
Investigation reveals the dramatic downfall of luxury wedding company as historic castle served with possession order
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Dramatic downfall of luxury hotel firm as possession order issued
ECHO investigation reveals how company running venue out of Grade II* listed building battled with administrators before being evicted from building with a possession order now in place
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
January 3, 2026 at 7:38 AM
Investigation reveals the dramatic downfall of luxury wedding company as historic castle served with possession order
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
So just a continuation from all previous years then
January 2, 2026 at 10:53 PM
So just a continuation from all previous years then
I’ll say it again, the secret traitor twist is just superb. Added a whole new brilliant layer to this brilliant show. Bravo.
January 2, 2026 at 9:34 PM
I’ll say it again, the secret traitor twist is just superb. Added a whole new brilliant layer to this brilliant show. Bravo.
Exclusive: Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram intending to run for a fourth term
Steve Rotheram wants to run for a fourth term as mayor
Excusive: Mayor tells the ECHO he would like to seek another four years in office to deliver on the work done so far
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
January 2, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Exclusive: Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram intending to run for a fourth term
Initial traitors thoughts. Secret traitor twist is an excellent and fascinating one.
I’m already a big fan of Hugo but can’t see him lasting.
I’m already a big fan of Hugo but can’t see him lasting.
January 1, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Initial traitors thoughts. Secret traitor twist is an excellent and fascinating one.
I’m already a big fan of Hugo but can’t see him lasting.
I’m already a big fan of Hugo but can’t see him lasting.
Genuinely very exciting this.
Mamdani: "While only action can change minds, I promise you this: If you are a New Yorker, I am your mayor. Regardless of whether we agree I will protect you, celebrate with you, mourn along side you, and not for a second hide from you."
January 1, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Genuinely very exciting this.