Labour Recklessness Drives Sefton Council Finances to the Brink say Sefton Conservatives Thursday, 5 February, 2026 Conservative Group Leader on Sefton Council, Mike Prendergast, has raised serious concerns about the rapidly deteriorating state of Sefton Council’s finances. In July 2025, the projected overspend was £15.4 million. This month that overspend has now surged to £29.3 million, an increase of over 90% in 7 months. Councillor Prendergast, “The state of Sefton’s finances is utterly appalling. In the... Local News
Local MP Invites schools in Southport to visit Parliament 13th September 2017 Local MP Invites schools in Southport to visit Parliament Southport MP, Damien Moore, has appealed to all schools in the town to assist pupils to develop their... Local News
£1,400 in your Pocket – The National Living Wage 9th September 2017 We introduced the National Living Wage to give the lowest paid their biggest pay rise in 20 years. It is worth £1,400 a year for a full time worker on the... Local News
Local MP Damien Moore Urges Local Businesses to Bid for Transformative Government Fund to Boost Coastal Economy 6th September 2017 This week, the government announced a further £40 million to support communities along Britain’s coastline, in addition to the £2million Southport has already... Local News
Youth Organisations to Receive £40 million 5th September 2017 Youth organisations will receive £40 million to boost the skills and life chances of young people living in disadvantaged areas. This investment will have a... Local News
Newly Elected Conservative MP Damien Moore Gives his Maiden Speech in Parliament 28th June 2017 Yesterday the newly elected Conservative MP for Southport Damien Moore gave his maiden speech to parliament, paying tribute to my predecessors, Dr John Pugh and... Local News
Damien Moore selected as the Conservative parliamentary candidate for Southport 30th April 2017 Damien Moore has been selected as the Conservative parliamentary candidate for Southport Constituency in the upcoming General Election on June 8. The 37-year... Local News
A Conservative Vote on Thursday 4 May is a Vote for our Plan for Britain 30th March 2017 In four weeks’ time, people across the country will be going to the polls. On Thursday 4th May, the UK will vote in elections which will have a big impact, both... Local News
Southport to Preston rail line could be a 'quick win' says Transport Minister 30th March 2017 Chris Grayling will look at re-opening Burscough Curves in a bid to improve rail links in the North West Rail lines between Southport, Preston and Ormskirk... Local News
We're Extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 12th May 2020 The Government is providing extra support for businesses who need it by extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Here's how. National News
Stay alert, control the virus, save lives: the Prime Minister's update 10th May 2020 The Prime Minister's address to the nation tells the nation: stay alert, control the virus, save lives. National News
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
