Liam Thorp
@liamthorp.bsky.social
Political Editor, Liverpool Echo. UK regional journalist of the year 2025. 3 x Specialist Regional Journalist of the Year. Orwell Prize and Paul Foot nominee. Proud dad who loves overpriced craft ale.
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Liam Thorp
@liamthorp.bsky.social
· Nov 13
Over the moon to win Regional Journalist of the Year at the national Media Freedom Awards in London last night.
Someone has got his Christmas jumper on
December 25, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Someone has got his Christmas jumper on
The wife knows me well. Happy Christmas all.
December 25, 2025 at 8:23 AM
The wife knows me well. Happy Christmas all.
Happy Christmas Eve from me and a little fella who hopes Santa is bringing him a police truck (I have it on good authority he is) 🎅
December 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Happy Christmas Eve from me and a little fella who hopes Santa is bringing him a police truck (I have it on good authority he is) 🎅
Ishbel Straker’s career was going from strength to strength when she blew the whistle on another healthcare provider. She says this started what would become a vindictive and malicious campaign to destroy her career by the nursing regulator.
'I think this is as big as the Post Office scandal'
Ishbel Straker was a high-profile healthcare leader when she claims she became the victim of a campaign to ruin her reputation. Now she is hitting back.
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Ishbel Straker’s career was going from strength to strength when she blew the whistle on another healthcare provider. She says this started what would become a vindictive and malicious campaign to destroy her career by the nursing regulator.
RIP Ziggy x
James Ransone, US actor known for The Wire, dies aged 46
James Ransone, US actor known for The Wire, dies aged 46
LA medical examiner reports Ransone, who played Chester ‘Ziggy’ Sobotka in the HBO crime drama, died by suicide
James Ransone, the American actor best known for his work in 12 episodes of The Wire, has died in Los Angeles.
Information from the Los Angeles medical examiner indicated Ransone, 46, died on Friday from suicide. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 21, 2025 at 10:03 PM
RIP Ziggy x
In Liverpool, like most of the UK’s big cities, dozens of rough sleepers sit on the cold ground as people rush by to pick up their final Christmas shopping
I spoke to some of them about spending Christmas sleeping rough and whether they have any faith in the government’s plan to tackle this crisis
I spoke to some of them about spending Christmas sleeping rough and whether they have any faith in the government’s plan to tackle this crisis
Liverpool's rough sleepers dreading Christmas on the cold streets
Those at the sharpest end of this emergency have little faith that government strategies will do anything to turn their lives around
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
December 21, 2025 at 7:46 AM
In Liverpool, like most of the UK’s big cities, dozens of rough sleepers sit on the cold ground as people rush by to pick up their final Christmas shopping
I spoke to some of them about spending Christmas sleeping rough and whether they have any faith in the government’s plan to tackle this crisis
I spoke to some of them about spending Christmas sleeping rough and whether they have any faith in the government’s plan to tackle this crisis
Today's @liverpoolecho.co.uk premium piece looks at the case of the Liverpool City Region's £10m hydrogen buses.
Introduced to great fanfare, they disappeared from view as problems mounted. Now a major decision has been made about their future.
Full story for subscribers.
Introduced to great fanfare, they disappeared from view as problems mounted. Now a major decision has been made about their future.
Full story for subscribers.
The curious case of the vanishing £10m buses and a change of plan
The Echo has been investigating the problems with the region's shiny new fleet of hydrogen buses that were introduced to much fanfare - only to disappear from the roads
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Today's @liverpoolecho.co.uk premium piece looks at the case of the Liverpool City Region's £10m hydrogen buses.
Introduced to great fanfare, they disappeared from view as problems mounted. Now a major decision has been made about their future.
Full story for subscribers.
Introduced to great fanfare, they disappeared from view as problems mounted. Now a major decision has been made about their future.
Full story for subscribers.
With Paul Doyle now sentenced to 21 years in prison, attention turns to the questions that remain about the safety plan for the event in which he caused so much carnage
Many are asking how & why he was even able to get so close to so many walking fans
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Many are asking how & why he was even able to get so close to so many walking fans
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Major questions about LFC parade remain after Paul Doyle jailed
'Serious questions to answer' for the council as business owners in the area say "the only miracle is no one died."
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 7:11 AM
With Paul Doyle now sentenced to 21 years in prison, attention turns to the questions that remain about the safety plan for the event in which he caused so much carnage
Many are asking how & why he was even able to get so close to so many walking fans
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Many are asking how & why he was even able to get so close to so many walking fans
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Well it’s not quite waking up with an FFS…
December 17, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Well it’s not quite waking up with an FFS…
There has been a really bizarre outpouring of sympathy/defence in some quarters for Paul Doyle, who deliberately drove his car into hundreds of people, causing horrific trauma and injuries. This person says that he knows more than Doyle’s own lawyers because he happens to have a degree.
December 16, 2025 at 2:23 PM
There has been a really bizarre outpouring of sympathy/defence in some quarters for Paul Doyle, who deliberately drove his car into hundreds of people, causing horrific trauma and injuries. This person says that he knows more than Doyle’s own lawyers because he happens to have a degree.
BREAKING: Liverpool FC parade crash driver Paul Doyle is sentenced to 21 years and six months in prison
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Paul Doyle sentenced for 21 years over LFC parade crash
Paul Doyle has been jailed for 21 years and six months after admitting a total of 31 charges, having driven his car into crowds of Liverpool FC fans during a victory parade
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 1:08 PM
BREAKING: Liverpool FC parade crash driver Paul Doyle is sentenced to 21 years and six months in prison
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
LFC parade crash driver Paul Doyle bit sailor’s ear off in pub brawl
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Paul Doyle bit sailor's ear off in pub
The 54-year-old amassed a string of convictions more than 30 years before he ploughed his car into 134 fans at Liverpool FC's Premier League title parade
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 12:04 PM
LFC parade crash driver Paul Doyle bit sailor’s ear off in pub brawl
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Multiple Liverpool city centre flat blocks 'high risk' for fires with 'waking watches' in place
Multiple city centre flat blocks 'high risk' for fires
Leaked reports show combustible ACM cladding - similar to that found at Grenfell Tower - in place at several apartment buildings where people are living
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Multiple Liverpool city centre flat blocks 'high risk' for fires with 'waking watches' in place
When Charlie Kirk, a commentator who stirred up hatred and prejudice was killed, the Trump government led a purge against anyone who commented on it in a way they didn’t like. When a beloved director & actor is brutally murdered, Trump mocks and criticises him just hours later. Revolting hypocrisy.
December 15, 2025 at 9:02 PM
When Charlie Kirk, a commentator who stirred up hatred and prejudice was killed, the Trump government led a purge against anyone who commented on it in a way they didn’t like. When a beloved director & actor is brutally murdered, Trump mocks and criticises him just hours later. Revolting hypocrisy.
Trump has done so many terrible things, but something about that deranged and hideous response to a man and his wife being brutally murdered has taken things to an appalling new level. There is a genuine psychopath in the Oval Office.
December 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Trump has done so many terrible things, but something about that deranged and hideous response to a man and his wife being brutally murdered has taken things to an appalling new level. There is a genuine psychopath in the Oval Office.
Really chuffed to be shortlisted in four different categories for the Regional Press Awards.
Equally pleased to see great colleagues nominated and the @liverpoolecho.co.uk recognised for our coverage of the LFC parade crash and campaigns for Hillsborough Law and Zoe’s Place baby hospice
Equally pleased to see great colleagues nominated and the @liverpoolecho.co.uk recognised for our coverage of the LFC parade crash and campaigns for Hillsborough Law and Zoe’s Place baby hospice
Shortlist 2026
www.theregionalpressawards.com
December 15, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Really chuffed to be shortlisted in four different categories for the Regional Press Awards.
Equally pleased to see great colleagues nominated and the @liverpoolecho.co.uk recognised for our coverage of the LFC parade crash and campaigns for Hillsborough Law and Zoe’s Place baby hospice
Equally pleased to see great colleagues nominated and the @liverpoolecho.co.uk recognised for our coverage of the LFC parade crash and campaigns for Hillsborough Law and Zoe’s Place baby hospice
My colleagues @adameverett.bsky.social and @paddyedrich.bsky.social are in court today for the sentencing of LFC parade crash driver Paul Doyle
Follow along for all the updates
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Follow along for all the updates
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Paul Doyle sentenced over LFC parade crash - court updates
Paul Doyle, 54, tearfully pleaded guilty to a total of 31 charges on the day he was due to stand trial
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
December 15, 2025 at 12:03 PM
My colleagues @adameverett.bsky.social and @paddyedrich.bsky.social are in court today for the sentencing of LFC parade crash driver Paul Doyle
Follow along for all the updates
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Follow along for all the updates
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Been thinking about this guy all day. The stones on the man. A true hero.
Ahmed al Ahmed, 43, has been identified as the man who disarmed one of the Sydney attackers.
Ahmed was shot by the second shooter, who was firing from a bridge. He suffered 2 gunshot wounds and is undergoing surgery.
Ahmed was shot by the second shooter, who was firing from a bridge. He suffered 2 gunshot wounds and is undergoing surgery.
December 14, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Been thinking about this guy all day. The stones on the man. A true hero.
16 now confirmed dead in the terror of Bondi, including a child. Impossible to comprehend such horror and what all those people have been through.
December 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM
16 now confirmed dead in the terror of Bondi, including a child. Impossible to comprehend such horror and what all those people have been through.
Liverpool is at a pivotal moment - the next decade is so important
Liverpool is at a pivotal moment - the next decade is so important
After a sluggish period emerging from a corruption crisis and covid, the plans coming forward could represent a transformational moment for the city if done correctly, writes Liam Thorp
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
December 14, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Liverpool is at a pivotal moment - the next decade is so important
Make your minds up lads
December 13, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Make your minds up lads
Reposted by Liam Thorp
The very same commentators that spent years condemning anti-semitism in UK politics as a major national scandal, have suddenly lost interest now that it implicates one of their own
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-farage...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-farage...
The Farage Apologists
The same commentators that spent years condemning anti-semitism in UK politics as a major national scandal, have suddenly lost interest now that it implicates one of their own
www.adambienkov.co.uk
December 13, 2025 at 11:43 AM
The very same commentators that spent years condemning anti-semitism in UK politics as a major national scandal, have suddenly lost interest now that it implicates one of their own
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-farage...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-farage...
Liverpool’s majestic Anglican Cathedral in the winter morning light
December 13, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Liverpool’s majestic Anglican Cathedral in the winter morning light
Gorgeous winter sun on the Mersey today
December 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Gorgeous winter sun on the Mersey today