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.
I met a man this week. Having worked for 25 years, a former trauma resurfaced in recent years causing him to break down. He lost his home and has been sleeping in his car and now in the park. He’s also very unwell. For some reason he’s been told he’s ’not a priority’ for help from the city council.
Abused, unwell & sleeping in the park - but he's not a 'priority'
He's worked all his life, but past trauma saw him spiral and lose his home. Now, despite doctor's confirming his serious health issues, he has been told he doesn't qualify for support.
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January 17, 2026 at 8:39 AM
I met a man this week. Having worked for 25 years, a former trauma resurfaced in recent years causing him to break down. He lost his home and has been sleeping in his car and now in the park. He’s also very unwell. For some reason he’s been told he’s ’not a priority’ for help from the city council.
These traitors are killing it. Not a single vote for either. Fair play.
January 16, 2026 at 10:01 PM
These traitors are killing it. Not a single vote for either. Fair play.
Hard to put into words how sad and frustrating this is. The row over the security services means the Hillsborough families are now urging MPs to vote against the government on the Hillsborough Law on Monday.
Hillsborough families urging MPs to vote against government on law
Government moving ahead with amendment vote for Hillsborough Law that families and campaigners say they cannot support
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Hard to put into words how sad and frustrating this is. The row over the security services means the Hillsborough families are now urging MPs to vote against the government on the Hillsborough Law on Monday.
This is how the Tour de France stage 2 will make its way through Merseyside
Imagine that sprint finish on Liverpool’s iconic waterfront!
Imagine that sprint finish on Liverpool’s iconic waterfront!
Full Tour de France route as Merseyside stage announced
A video shows how the world's most iconic cycling race will move through the streets of Merseyside
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January 15, 2026 at 6:26 PM
This is how the Tour de France stage 2 will make its way through Merseyside
Imagine that sprint finish on Liverpool’s iconic waterfront!
Imagine that sprint finish on Liverpool’s iconic waterfront!
Big news! The world famous Tour de France is coming to Merseyside
Merseyside to host world famous Tour de France race
Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens will host a stage of the world's most famous cycling race in 2027
liverpoolecho.co.uk
January 15, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Big news! The world famous Tour de France is coming to Merseyside
From The Guardian: "concerns were confirmed by the indiscreet activities of some of Jenrick’s unofficial aides, known internally as the “grid of shit” plotters"
They sound like a lovely bunch
They sound like a lovely bunch
January 15, 2026 at 1:13 PM
From The Guardian: "concerns were confirmed by the indiscreet activities of some of Jenrick’s unofficial aides, known internally as the “grid of shit” plotters"
They sound like a lovely bunch
They sound like a lovely bunch
Robert Jenrick in a slippery act of craven self-interest? That seems so out of character.
January 15, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Robert Jenrick in a slippery act of craven self-interest? That seems so out of character.
This Traitors series is nuts. Full of people just absolutely blowing up.
January 14, 2026 at 9:55 PM
This Traitors series is nuts. Full of people just absolutely blowing up.
Hillsborough Law talks between campaigners & the Prime Minister have broken down. Those involved in the campaign say they cannot support the bill at present
Liverpool MP Ian Byrne, a Hillsborough survivor, said he would have to vote against as things stand
He tells me it is 'soul destroying'
Liverpool MP Ian Byrne, a Hillsborough survivor, said he would have to vote against as things stand
He tells me it is 'soul destroying'
Campaigners 'can't support' Hillsborough Law after PM meeting
Families and campaigners accuse the PM of not having 'the guts' to stand up to the security services as Liverpool MP warns he may have to vote against the bill
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
January 14, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Hillsborough Law talks between campaigners & the Prime Minister have broken down. Those involved in the campaign say they cannot support the bill at present
Liverpool MP Ian Byrne, a Hillsborough survivor, said he would have to vote against as things stand
He tells me it is 'soul destroying'
Liverpool MP Ian Byrne, a Hillsborough survivor, said he would have to vote against as things stand
He tells me it is 'soul destroying'
Another Merseyside Reform UK defection just announced
This time it is a St Helens councillor joining Nigel Farage's Party from the Greens...
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This time it is a St Helens councillor joining Nigel Farage's Party from the Greens...
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Another Merseyside Reform win as councillor joins from Greens
Nigel Farage's party has already announced the arrival of three Wirral councillors this morning
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
January 14, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Another Merseyside Reform UK defection just announced
This time it is a St Helens councillor joining Nigel Farage's Party from the Greens...
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
This time it is a St Helens councillor joining Nigel Farage's Party from the Greens...
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Breaking: Three Merseyside councillors defect to Reform UK
Three Merseyside councillors defect to Reform UK
Councillors will become first for party in Wirral borough
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January 14, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Breaking: Three Merseyside councillors defect to Reform UK
That awkward moment when you have to u-turn on your original u-turn headline
January 14, 2026 at 8:17 AM
That awkward moment when you have to u-turn on your original u-turn headline
For as long as I’ve been a reporter, the north has been calling for a major new rail plan and we’ve been promised Northern Powerhouse Rail and let down many times
Obviously the devil will be in the detail, but this feels like a big commitment to the north from the government. Good news.
Obviously the devil will be in the detail, but this feels like a big commitment to the north from the government. Good news.
New Liverpool-Manchester rail line in £45bn Northern Powerhouse plan
The mayor welcomes 'investment we have been crying out for' as the government promises the 'biggest transformation to travel in the north in a generation'
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
January 14, 2026 at 6:34 AM
For as long as I’ve been a reporter, the north has been calling for a major new rail plan and we’ve been promised Northern Powerhouse Rail and let down many times
Obviously the devil will be in the detail, but this feels like a big commitment to the north from the government. Good news.
Obviously the devil will be in the detail, but this feels like a big commitment to the north from the government. Good news.
New: Hillsborough Law delayed amid growing row over legislation as families head for crisis talks with PM
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Hillsborough Law delayed as families head for crisis talks with Starmer
Government pauses passage of historic bill as tensions grow over how it will affect security services
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
January 13, 2026 at 10:53 AM
New: Hillsborough Law delayed amid growing row over legislation as families head for crisis talks with PM
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
An absolute nightmare for the 'London has fallen' brigade
London’s murder rate drops to lowest in more than a decade
Sadiq Khan says ‘public health’ approach has made the capital one of the safest cities in the western world
www.theguardian.com
January 12, 2026 at 10:22 AM
An absolute nightmare for the 'London has fallen' brigade
The post-industrial town of St Helens has only really ever known Labour rule. But amid ongoing struggles and a sense of being left behind, many here are considering giving Nigel Farage’s right wing populists a try in May’s local elections…
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www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
'It's a losing battle' - the Merseyside town falling to Farage
On the streets of St Helens, people are calling for change - for the ruling Labour group, the prospect is horrifying
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January 12, 2026 at 7:10 AM
The post-industrial town of St Helens has only really ever known Labour rule. But amid ongoing struggles and a sense of being left behind, many here are considering giving Nigel Farage’s right wing populists a try in May’s local elections…
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
I’ve been writing about dangerous & selfish pavement parking for years now. It’s always angered me but even more so since I started pushing prams
This is the story of my journey covering this issue and the announcement that might finally do something about it
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This is the story of my journey covering this issue and the announcement that might finally do something about it
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One of Merseyside's most annoying problems might finally have a solution
The ECHO has been reporting on this issue for many years, now something might actually be done
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
January 11, 2026 at 10:03 AM
I’ve been writing about dangerous & selfish pavement parking for years now. It’s always angered me but even more so since I started pushing prams
This is the story of my journey covering this issue and the announcement that might finally do something about it
A premium piece for subscribers
This is the story of my journey covering this issue and the announcement that might finally do something about it
A premium piece for subscribers
There’s a lot of anxiety and misery around right now. So I think everyone should read this lovely story about the kindness of strangers. I guarantee it will give you a lift.
So much time for Gwen.
So much time for Gwen.
Kind strangers' gesture after spotting, Gwen, 93, dining alone
It was an act of kindness that spurred the 93-year-old to reach out to the ECHO
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January 11, 2026 at 9:37 AM
There’s a lot of anxiety and misery around right now. So I think everyone should read this lovely story about the kindness of strangers. I guarantee it will give you a lift.
So much time for Gwen.
So much time for Gwen.
Reposted by Liam Thorp
As I've said before the lack of focus on A&E in govt plans is bewildering even just from a political perspective. For many people it's their most viseral and memorable interaction with the state.
This week an elderly woman died alone on a trolley in a hospital corridor, with desperate, exhausted staff unable to tend to her
This is the reality in our NHS right now and for those on the front line, it’s horrifying
This is the reality in our NHS right now and for those on the front line, it’s horrifying
Woman left to die alone on corridor trolley in 'broken' A&E
Staff at a Merseyside hospital told the ECHO that an older woman died without being tended to by exhausted and overrun NHS teams at a hospital experiencing overwhelming demand
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
January 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM
As I've said before the lack of focus on A&E in govt plans is bewildering even just from a political perspective. For many people it's their most viseral and memorable interaction with the state.
This week an elderly woman died alone on a trolley in a hospital corridor, with desperate, exhausted staff unable to tend to her
This is the reality in our NHS right now and for those on the front line, it’s horrifying
This is the reality in our NHS right now and for those on the front line, it’s horrifying
Woman left to die alone on corridor trolley in 'broken' A&E
Staff at a Merseyside hospital told the ECHO that an older woman died without being tended to by exhausted and overrun NHS teams at a hospital experiencing overwhelming demand
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
January 11, 2026 at 7:45 AM
This week an elderly woman died alone on a trolley in a hospital corridor, with desperate, exhausted staff unable to tend to her
This is the reality in our NHS right now and for those on the front line, it’s horrifying
This is the reality in our NHS right now and for those on the front line, it’s horrifying
In Sefton Park today and a fire engine had been called out. The little man is obsessed so when the guys had finished their job they very kindly let him (and me) have a go on the hose.
Safe to say it made his day.
Safe to say it made his day.
January 10, 2026 at 6:33 PM
In Sefton Park today and a fire engine had been called out. The little man is obsessed so when the guys had finished their job they very kindly let him (and me) have a go on the hose.
Safe to say it made his day.
Safe to say it made his day.
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!