Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson withdraws from elections

Anderson says he will not seek re-election after police extend his bail over corruption investigation

The mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson, has said he will not be seeking re-election after police extended his bail as part of a corruption inquiry.

Anderson, who was praised by the government for his handling of the city's Covid crisis, said he had decided to step back from his role leading Liverpool city council and would not stand in May's delayed mayoral election.