Steve Robson

Northern Correspondent for @theipaper former @mennewsdesk Story ideas/tips always welcome. DM me or email [email protected]

[Steve Robson @SteveRobson04]

Rapist Paul Quinn could end up serving less time in prison than Andrew Malkinson, the man who was wrongly convicted for his crime...

Shocking sentence. https://t.co/ZyOEI5GWS4

[Steve Robson @SteveRobson04]

It’s going to be the worst World Cup ever 🤦🏻‍♂️

[Adam Crafton @AdamCrafton_]

Exclusive @TheAthleticFC

FIFA make last-gasp change to World Cup stadium rules: BANNING fans from bringing refillable plastic bottles, so fans must buy water in stadia

As of May, empty bottles permitted so fans could refill amid heat concerns. Not now

https://t.co/OuyjvgPoxN

[Steve Robson @SteveRobson04]

@SamCoatesSky Burnham did give answers on some of this at his launch in Makerfield tbf Sam https://t.co/U0T92kU7Rh

[Steve Robson @SteveRobson04]

I’m at Stubshaw Cross Community Centre in Makerfield for @theipaper where Andy Burnham is about to launch his campaign to be MP.

It’s roasting already and there are hundreds of supporters here including Liverpool mayor Steve Rotheram.

[The i Paper @theipaper]

Andy Burnham could introduce tap-in, tap-out contactless travel across the North of England in a bid to boost the economy if he becomes prime minister, The i Paper has learned

🔴 Exclusive from @singharj

Read more: https://t.co/PmEgTHWCpR

[Harry Harrison @hharrisonjourno]

REPORT: Reform UK Doncaster elects new group leader, replacing Craig Ward just under four months after he took charge

https://t.co/i6ZfcHmWg6

[Steve Robson @SteveRobson04]

Who would have guessed Andy Burnham's running routine would become the story of this by-election campaign 🤣

[Andy Burnham @AndyBurnhamGM]

@DailyMail It’s part of my regular routine. I often leave my car at Newton station and do my morning run to pick it up. I did it again today because I had a pint at the match. I would say check it with my neighbours but don’t as they don’t deserve the intrusion on our road.👍🏻

[The i Paper @theipaper]

Burnham is a well-known face to voters in Makerfield and many who had previously turned to Reform UK say they plan to back him on his way to Westminster

Read more: https://t.co/bZeGp3rklP

[Paul Morgan-Bentley @pmorganbentley]

BREAKING:

British Gas has agreed a huge settlement worth more than £100million for customers affected by the prepayment meter scandal.

This will be made up of compensation, debt write-offs and redress/support funds.

In 2023 I went undercover as a British Gas debt agent..

[Steve Robson @SteveRobson04]

This is going to be some fight. Reform will throw everything at it.

Do people in Makerfield really love Burnham more than they hate Labour atm? We’re about find out.

[Andy Burnham @AndyBurnhamGM]

I can confirm that I will be requesting the permission of the NEC to stand in the Makerfield by-election.

I grew up in this area and have lived here for 25 years. I care deeply about it and its people. I know they have been let down by national politics.

Ten years ago, I decided to leave Westminster. Why? Because, after 16 years, I came to the conclusion that our national political system does not work for areas like ours. I learnt this fighting its failure to invest in the Wigan borough, for justice for the Hillsborough families and against its treatment of Greater Manchester during the pandemic.

Over the last decade, I have been challenging this failure from the outside and building a new and better way of doing politics. We have built Greater Manchester into the fastest-growing city-region in the UK and put buses back under public control, introducing a £2 fare cap to help people with cost-of-living pressures.

However, there is only so much that can be done from Greater Manchester. Much bigger change is needed at a national level if everyday life is to be made more affordable again. This is why I now seek people’s support to return to Parliament: to bring the change we have brought to Greater Manchester to the whole of the UK and make politics work properly for people.

Millions are struggling and they need the Labour Government to succeed. It has already made changes to make life better for them in its first two years. After this week, we owe it to people to come back together as a Labour movement, giving the Prime Minister and the Government the space and stability they need as the by-election takes place.

I want to recognise the difficult decision taken by Josh Simons and the sacrifice he and his family are making. I have worked closely with him as Mayor on issues like flooding and illegal waste dumping and have seen first-hand how effective he has been. He has put the communities of Makerfield first, made a real difference for them and should take great pride in that.

Finally, I truly do not take a single vote for granted and will work hard to regain the trust of people in the Makerfield constituency, many of whom have long supported our party but lost faith in recent times. We will change Labour for the better and make it a party you can believe in again.

ENDS

[Steve Robson @SteveRobson04]

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Don't think MI6 will be recruiting this guy anytime soon

[Craig Hope @CraigHope_DM]

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Here is the BOMBSHELL picture of Southampton analyst hiding behind tree & using phone to spy on Middlesbrough!

🔍 Our Spygate investigation reveals strong links of intern to Tonda Eckert & bank card payment trail!

👇 FULL STORY 👇

https://t.co/fjS5mh4adO

[Sam Merriman @sammerriman_]

NEW: Green Party leader Zack Polanski has tonight admitted that he failed to pay the correct council tax while living on a houseboat in east London

[Steve Robson @SteveRobson04]

Reform take all seats in Houghton North and Houghton South

[Steve Robson @SteveRobson04]

I’m at the election count in Sunderland for @theipaper

The first result has been declared and it’s a victory for the Lib Dems in the Grindon and Thorney Close ward.

They’ve taken all three seats and celebrated with big cheers.

Reform UK was in second

[Steve Robson @SteveRobson04]

Three more seats for Reform in Redhouse

[Steve Robson @SteveRobson04]

Three more for Reform in Herrington and Newbottle

[Steve Robson @SteveRobson04]

Three more seats for Reform in Washington North.

[Steve Robson @SteveRobson04]

HMOs is a big issue going into the local elections.

There is no doubt loads more are popping up, and there is a link to asylum seekers, in some cases.

But is Reform telling the truth or exploiting misinformation?

My piece from Chorley for @theipaper https://t.co/XG27DaaERs

[Metropolitan Police @metpoliceuk]

“Apprehending violent and dangerous criminals is a full contact and messy task which may appear shocking to observers with little experience of policing in the real world.”

Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley writes to Zack Polanski.