“Like many residents in our town, I was deeply concerned about the Liverpool City Region’s proposals to change the 44 and 49 bus routes in Southport. Whether for hospital appointments, getting to work, or essential food shopping, these routes are vital for ensuring that Southport remains accessible to all.

“I was contacted by dozens of concerned constituents, from Ainsdale to Crossens, and earlier this week my office attended a meeting with residents to call for these proposed changes to be scrapped. I am very pleased that our concerns have been listened to, and that the Liverpool City Region have now confirmed that their plans to alter the 44 and 49 services have been dropped.

“I will always stand up for Southport’s transport connectivity, from local bus routes to regional train lines, to ensure that my constituents have the travel options they need and deserve. I would also encourage Arriva and the unions to renew their efforts to bring the current damaging strike action to an end.

“If any Southport constituents have further questions about the bus services, please do send me an email at damien.moore.mp@parliament.uk, or come along to my weekly surgery in The Atkinson library, every Friday 11am-2pm.”

Notice how this actually doesn't reveal he's had anything to do with the decision, just trying to bandwagon... or jump on the bus in this case.

Also, weren't the changes proposed by Arriva, not the Liverpool City Region?

Finally, if he always stands up for Southport's transport connectivity as he claims - then why was a public petition aiming to raise awareness of Department of Transport plans to remove Southport's direct rail link to Manchester Piccadilly removed from his official Facebook page - twice?

Couldn't be because he didn't want residents realising that the threat to the service was coming from his own colleagues in government could it?

We lose the service this December btw.

You need to get Sefton Council's act together, before you start giving lessons councillor.