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Dan Haygarth
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Senior Reporter at The Independent | Formerly Liverpool ECHO | daniel.haygarth@independent.co.uk
Speaking to voters in Gorton and Denton, there's no love for Starmer. Many in what was a Labour stronghold feel betrayed by the government.

One man could win many of them back to the party, however.
Disdain for Labour unites Gorton and Denton ahead of crucial by-election
The fate of Keir Starmer’s premiership could be decided in Gorton and Denton this month, where Labour faces a struggle to cling on to a 13,000 majority. Dan Haygarth speak to despondent constituents w...
www.independent.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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British socialite ‘put together group of girls’ for Jeffrey Epstein, emails suggest trib.al/m3oxila
British socialite ‘put together group of girls’ for Jeffrey Epstein, emails suggest
The late Annabelle Neilson described some of her ‘girls’ as being ‘unfortunately past their sell-by date’, emails suggest
trib.al
February 5, 2026 at 4:43 PM
A worrying time for British businesses
‘US tariffs have had a huge impact on my small business. Now our future is at risk’
Donald Trump’s threat of increased tariffs on imports from the UK could plunge the country into recession
www.independent.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 8:29 AM
In Tyldesley, Greater Manchester, four hulking warehouses now tower over residents' homes.

They're not standing for it
‘I returned from holiday, went into the garden, and burst into tears at what I saw’
People living near to a huge warehouse development are taking the fight to those behind it
www.independent.co.uk
December 15, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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When we talk about the need for a Hillsborough Law and for a change in the culture of the police, you only have to look at this tone-deaf, brazen and offensive response to the IOPC Hillsborough report from the South Yorkshire Police Federation
Police federation told 'shame on you' after Hillsborough comments
Families blast statement from police officer organisation which called IOPC report a 'waste of time and money'
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Would be nice if taxes on landlords aren't just dumped on tenants already paying incredibly high rents
Renters braced for price hikes after Rachel Reeves hits landlords with tax increase
The Conservative leader says Rachel Reeves’s plan to increase taxes on rental income will force landlords out of the market and leave tenants paying the price
www.independent.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 3:52 PM
It's Budget week and the nation's pubs are bracing themselves, telling me their sector cannot afford any more bad news | @the-independent.com
Inside the battle for Britain’s pubs as they brace for the Budget
After a bruising few years, the country’s pubs are preparing for the Budget and say they cannot afford more bad news, Dan Haygarth reports
www.independent.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 11:49 AM
After a few weeks off since leaving the ECHO, it's great to have started at The Independent.

You can get me on daniel.haygarth@independent.co.uk
Rachel Reeves ‘will announce milkshake tax’ in Budget
Exemption for milkshakes in sugar tax could come to an end when Chancellor announces Budget
www.independent.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Nice to sign off with my big head at the top of the ECHO site.

Some farewell thoughts on this amazing city - www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
October 26, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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My brilliant @liverpoolecho.co.uk colleague & very dear friend @danhaygarth1.bsky.social is heading for an exciting new adventure in London

In his final piece for his hometown paper, he writes about the things he will miss the most from this wonderful city

www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
The 10 things I’ll miss about Liverpool and a few I won’t
As ECHO regeneration reporter Dan Haygarth prepares to bid his home city farewell, he writes for one final time about the place he loves
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
October 26, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Some news from me.

Yesterday was my last day at @liverpoolecho.co.uk. It's been a dream come true to write for this paper and I've been very lucky to work with an amazing group of people.

Sad to say goodbye but excited to start as a Senior Reporter at @the-independent.com next month.
October 26, 2025 at 10:21 AM
I went to Skem, which could be getting a £150m regeneration project. But people in the town will believe it when they see it - having heard it all before
They sold us the dream, but now we've got nothing
A 'masterplan' says it will revive the fortunes of the town, but those living there said they have heard it all before
liverpoolecho.co.uk
October 18, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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Really good read from @danhaygarth1.bsky.social on Skelmersdale - another place that feels cut off and forgotten about
They sold us the dream, but now we've got nothing
A 'masterplan' says it will revive the fortunes of the town, but those living there said they have heard it all before
liverpoolecho.co.uk
October 18, 2025 at 7:22 AM
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The Andrew formerly known as Prince
Prince Andrew gives up royal titles including Duke of York after 'discussion with King'
In a statement, the prince says:
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October 17, 2025 at 6:21 PM
The government said it is backing hospitality, Liverpool's pub owners see it differently
We asked for help but nobody wants what we got
Pub owners in Liverpool are not impressed by the government's proposed changes for their industry
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
October 16, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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A very busy few days covering the Labour Party Conference here in Liverpool. We have wanted to make the creation of a Hillsborough Law front and centre of our coverage as it means so much to this city.

Thanks to colleagues @danhaygarth1.bsky.social and @lottgibbons.bsky.social for the team effort
October 1, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Here's what we can expect from the PM today
Keir Starmer to make major NHS announcement in Liverpool speech
The Prime Minister will declare “a new world is coming” in his speech at his party's conference
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
September 30, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Campaigner Charlotte Hennessy and Keir Starmer spoke about the Hillsborough Law on the opening day at Labour Party Conference
Keir Starmer looked me in the eye and made a promise
Campaigner Charlotte Hennessy and Keir Starmer spoke about the Hillsborough Law on the opening day at Labour Party Conference
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
September 28, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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The Labour Party conference is back in Liverpool & Keir Starmer has a lot to do to convince people that he is the right man to take Labour forward after some bruising months

Follow the action from a crucial conference with updates from myself, @danhaygarth1.bsky.social and @lottgibbons.bsky.social
Labour Party Conference 2025 live updates from Liverpool
The conference begins at ACC Liverpool on Sunday
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
September 28, 2025 at 9:15 AM
As the Labour Party gathers in Liverpool, I've looked at the housing crisis facing our city and asked people how the government could fix it
'We were sold a dream but now you're expected to go without'
With rental prices increasing in Merseyside, the ECHO looks at its impact and how it could be changed
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
September 28, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Yet another delay to the project that's meant to fix our delayed trains. Far from great
High speed rail between Liverpool and Manchester 'delayed again'
The government has said it remains committed to the project but an announcement has delayed it further, according to reports
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
September 25, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Interesting to speak to Jonathan Falkingham from Urban Splash on how they helped regenerate Liverpool in the '90s and 2000s - and their grand plans for Festival Gardens
We changed how Liverpool looked and now we'll do it again
A company which was central to Liverpool's revival in the late 20th century is now taking on a huge project in the city
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
September 22, 2025 at 10:25 AM
The company has confirmed it will close its Liverpool office
'Jobs at risk' as major employer to close Liver Building office
The company has confirmed it will close its Liverpool office
liverpoolecho.co.uk
September 19, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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Sir Keir Starmer has written exclusively for the Liverpool Echo as his government prepares to bring a Hillsborough Law to Parliament
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Keir Starmer: 'A Hillsborough Law for Liverpool & for everyone'
Writing exclusively in the Liverpool ECHO, the Prime Minister explains why bringing a new Hillsborough Law to Parliament is a landmark moment for the families of the 97 - and all others who have faced...
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
September 15, 2025 at 9:43 PM