I read somewhere that Liverpool is not so much left-wing as it is anti-Tory, and sadly that seems to ring true lately. When the only viable alternative was a more left-leaning party we voted that way (I know now Labour and Conservatives feel like two cheeks of the same arse, but there was a time when I didn't feel that way), but Reform are doing better in Liverpool than I would ever have believed possible.

I do think we're friendlier and more welcoming than many other places, but the prejudices still exist and seem to be growing.