Ellie Byrne, 22, would replace her father Ian, 49, who was elected MP for Liverpool West Derby in 2019 and who stood down from the local authority in January.
The key battles to watch out for in Liverpool s crunch local elections
City preparing for the most dramatic elections in a decade - here are some of the key areas to look out for
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Liverpool is preparing for its most dramatic local elections in a decade (Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)
On Thursday May 6, people in Liverpool will be asked to take part in a number of crucial elections that could have major implications for how the city is run.
Liverpool and its troubled council have been in the news for all the wrong reasons lately, following the arrest of senior figures - including Mayor Joe Anderson - and a damning government inspection report into council practices.
Eight names enter contest to replace Joe Anderson as Labour candidate for Mayor of Liverpool
Applicants will now face interviews before shortlist of candidates is revealed
Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson has said he will not be Labour s candidate (Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)
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