Dan Haygarth
@danhaygarth1.bsky.social
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.
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
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.
One man could win many of them back to the party, however.
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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
British socialite ‘put together group of girls’ for Jeffrey Epstein, emails suggest trib.al/m3oxila
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
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January 21, 2026 at 8:29 AM
A worrying time for British businesses
In Tyldesley, Greater Manchester, four hulking warehouses now tower over residents' homes.
They're not standing for it
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
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December 15, 2025 at 11:49 AM
In Tyldesley, Greater Manchester, four hulking warehouses now tower over residents' homes.
They're not standing for it
They're not standing for it
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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
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
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
Would be nice if taxes on landlords aren't just dumped on tenants already paying incredibly high rents
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
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November 24, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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
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
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
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
You can get me on daniel.haygarth@independent.co.uk
Fair play, class sandwich. Avoided the alioli at that hour myself
November 16, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Fair play, class sandwich. Avoided the alioli at that hour myself
A shame to miss you Paddy. What did you go for?
November 15, 2025 at 2:43 PM
A shame to miss you Paddy. What did you go for?
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...
Some farewell thoughts on this amazing city - www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
October 26, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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...
Some farewell thoughts on this amazing city - www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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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...
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
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...
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...
Thanks Clare, hope you’re well
October 26, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Thanks Clare, hope you’re well
Cheers Tom. Up the Toffees
October 26, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Cheers Tom. Up the Toffees
thank you very much
October 26, 2025 at 10:46 AM
thank you very much
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.
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
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.
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.
It’s not behind a paywall, you can read it for free
October 18, 2025 at 10:50 AM
It’s not behind a paywall, you can read it for free
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
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
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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
Really good read from @danhaygarth1.bsky.social on Skelmersdale - another place that feels cut off and forgotten about
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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 Andrew formerly known as Prince
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
The government said it is backing hospitality, Liverpool's pub owners see it differently
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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
Thanks to colleagues @danhaygarth1.bsky.social and @lottgibbons.bsky.social for the team effort
October 1, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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
Thanks to colleagues @danhaygarth1.bsky.social and @lottgibbons.bsky.social for the team effort