The Liverpool Labour group are targeting Cllr Mirna Juarez. Mirna is a hard working Liberal Democrat Councillor representing Much Woolton and Hunts Cross. Labour have a track record of sneering and jeering at her in the Council Chamber.

This recent attack stems from Labour Councillors not liking the fact that Mirna has spoken to protestors outside the Town Hall. The last time I checked the Council’s code of conduct there was nothing in it that mentioned that you can’t speak to people that you might disagree with. In fact, that is an important part of our democracy. 

The question must be asked, why are the Labour Party picking on Mirna in particular? One of our other Councillors, Pat Moloney, also spoke to protestors. Where is the outrage and complaint about him? 

Their complaints, which pertains to Mirna being abusive towards fellow Councillors, are completely unfounded. In fact, video footage of the night of the incident is clear and Mirna is not abusive in the slightest. Our Councillor, Kris Brown, who is also on that committee confirmed that he did not see Mirna act in an abusive way.

If we made complaints because of disagreements or ‘argy bargy’ the Council would have no Councillors! Liverpool politics gets heated and the verbal back and forth is all part of the discourse. Comments made about me and Cllr Richard Clein online by Labour Cabinet members Cllr Harry Doyle and Cllr Nick Small respectively are more warranting of a code of conduct investigation. However, both myself and Cllr Clein would rather get on with the job of representing our residents and this great City. 

I urge Labour Councillors to reflect on the inequitable way in which they have made these petty complaints and get on with their jobs.