An anathema, really, within the council, an apathy, which we ve not really associated with liverpool for many years now. so bringing in some wise heads, some experience, some people who, as i say, have delivered big projects in their own cities, i think that s good news. the government said that further evidence of failures had been greatly concerning and the depth of such systematic problems means immediate action is required. well, that idea of a renewal panel chaired by the metro med that you saw in the report, that is a new thing. as for the imposition of an extra government nacra two, the communities secretary greg clark has denied that this is the conservative government trying to get its hands on this labour run authority through the back door. 0n the contrary, he said, even though the commissioners cost thousands of pounds every day, they are integral, he says, 21 being able to raise its head again. judith, thank you, in liverpool.
Intimidation. by merseyside police. there is something he denies and has never been charged with, although he does remain, he and others come under investigation by the force. after that period, a new mayor was installed, promises of a new start, but over the last year, since that fresh start was promised, there have been a string of scandals, including the renewal of the city boss mark energy supply, mistakes made in that it could cost the city an extra £10 million it can ill afford. it then emerged that 12 council contracts have expired or were about to expire, costing the city more money. today the commissioner that has been announced it will be installed will take control essentially of the city s finances. meaning that this labour run authority is largely being overseen by the centralised conservative government. that is something that is met with mixed responses. 0ne something that is met with mixed responses. one person who is positive about the future is steve