EP02: Metro Mayor of Liverpool City Region on coming back from Covid

Steve Rotheram opens up on what life's been like as Metro Mayor in the pandemic and a big post-lockdown idea for Liverpool City Region

Steve Rotheram has revealed what life has been like as Metro Mayor during the coronavirus crisis and how he believes mass vaccination has given hope that there is light at the end of the tunnel for our region.

He says a post-pandemic plan is already being developed which will put Liverpool City Region at the forefront of IT and creative excellence, competing against worldwide super-powers like New York, Barcelona and Paris.

“We are an internationally acclaimed and recognised brand – that’s why it’s called Liverpool City Region, because Liverpool is a global door-opener and I don’t think, other than London, there’s anything that can touch us,” he says.

Steve spoke to The Guide Liverpool about how he sees the region recovering and the fight to secure financial support for our visitor economy and forgotten workers. And he tells us what he’s missed most during lockdown …