Liverpool’s deputy mayor has quit in protest at Joe Anderson’s leadership.
Ann O’Byrne resigned from her post within the city councl on Friday, just hours after two other key members of Anderson’s cabinet also departed.
The local Labour leader sacked his former assistant Nick Small which prompted Neighbourhoods chief Steve Munby to stand down in protest.
Cllr O’Byrne confirmed on social media her decision to resign and cited Mayor Anderson as a key factor in her decision.
“On Wednesday I received a clear mandate from the Liverpool Labour group to continue as Deputy Leader of the group for another year,” she wrote.
“I’ve resigned this afternoon from the Mayor’s cabinet because I feel that the Mayor isn’t listening to the Labour group, wider party and, most importantly, to the people of Liverpool.
“I will continue to serve as Deputy Leader of the Labour group to support councillors and members.”