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A fiery clash erupts in Liverpool City Council as veteran Liberal Democrat Richard Kemp accuses three Labour councillors of chronic absenteeism, demanding they return their hefty annual allowance or step down. Kemp, citing their near-total absence from meetings—including a critical budget session—claims they’re coasting on perks rather than serving constituents. The Labour councillors fire back, insisting their real work happens outside formal halls and that Kemp’s criticism is politically motivated. Liverpool Labour defends their members, arguing their duties extend beyond council chambers, while council leader Liam Robinson confirms internal reviews are underway. Kemp’s ultimatum? If they won’t engage, their party should remove their whip to trigger by-elections—forcing residents to choose representatives who actually show up.

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