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and not losing A&E, and other services, at Southport hospital.
“I’ll also support local businesses, which maintain the special quality of the town, and build on the work of the Southport BID.
“And I’ll develop a truly sustainable and integrated transport network. Improving rail links, for example by reinstating the Burscough Curves line and improving bus links for Southport throughout the city region, and beyond into Lancashire and Greater Manchester.”
Labour candidate Steve Rotheram has not yet commented on Southport specifically, however his manifesto states he wants to make politics relevant to the needs of ordinary people’s lives.
Mr Rotheram said that Westminster’s economic and political model has failed. In his keynote speech, Steve Rotheram said: “With me as metro mayor - I will help reconnect our party with those that have lost trust in politics.
“Being in the Westminster bubble for seven years has shown me that the political system has – and will continue to - fail areas like ours unless we fight back.”
Mr Rotheram has pledged to make sure bus services are geared to the needs of passengers rather than profits.
He also wants more apprenticeships for young people to address skills shortages, a housing challenge competition to build communities fit for the 21st century, and to use our renewable energy coast.
Lib Dem candidate Carl Cashman said: “The most important thing in this election is making sure that Southport actually has a voice in it.
“The worst thing that can happen is having a Liverpool-dominated mayor who spends all £900m on investment into Liverpool.
“If I’m elected mayor, I’ve pledged to look into creating a tidal lagoon off Southport, to help revitalise the town and harness our natural resources.
“I also want to tap into the tourism potential that the town offers, investing in the town centre, and Lord Street, looking to bring in more business, investment and jobs into the town.”
Conservative candidate Tony Caldeira has been approached for comment.