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
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
