ARE WE becoming insensitive to the neglect and even cruelty suffered by perhaps large numbers of children? This is a question I’ve been pondering over for quite some time. It’s no use simply blaming social services. They are over worked and under resourc

THE Liverpool City Region’s Child Poverty and Life Chances Commission published its first report last week, but will it make any difference? Will it lead to real change? The commission was established by the City’s Regional Cabinet and they asked me to c

8 February 2012 Last updated at 14:01 ET Mr Field has called for a balanced debate into how contracts are managed Birkenhead MP Frank Field said poor management at Wirral Council has cost the borough millions in lost grants. The Labour politician told th

AFTER another turbulent week for Wirral Council and just ahead of what is expected to be another damning report into its management the authority faced calls by MP Frank Field for the Government to step in to bring “decisive change” in its management. In

THERE are real problems with our Local Authority. Much public attention has been focused on politicians, but I believe we are missing a bigger issue. I have had the privilege of representing Birkenhead for well over three decades. Over this time I have b

THERE are real problems with our Local Authority. Much public attention has been focused on politicians, but I believe we are missing a bigger issue. I have had the privilege of representing Birkenhead for well over three decades. Over this time I have b