78% of Liverpool Residents Don't Trust Politicians to Lower the Cost of Living

LAST week, a survey revealed that 84% of Brits feel powerless over decisions from local authorities, affecting their trust in politics, regardless of the party they support. But what do think actually think about political figures' promises and news headlines on social media? A new survey by OLBG reveals the nation's thoughts on the matter, and highlights which Cities are the most and least trusting in the current climate.

Would Brits trust a politic figure's promise to lower the cost of living?

Rank	City	Likely	Unlikely
1	Liverpool	11%	78%
2	Belfast	13%	75%
3	Glasgow	16%	73%
4	Coventry	5%	71%
5	Leeds	14%	68%
6	Plymouth	17%	67%
7	York	17%	67%
8	Sheffield	15%	65%
9	Wrexham	0%	63%
10	Bristol	21%	61%
11	Edinburgh	7%	60%
12	Birmingham	21%	55%
13	Newcastle upon Tyne	12%	55%
14	Middlesbrough	23%	54%
15	Cardiff	23%	50%
16	Manchester	25%	50%
17	Leicester	25%	50%
18	Nottingham	18%	47%
19	London	35%	39%
20	Bradford	20%	36%

Liverpool is the least trusting City when it comes to political figures with only 11% admitting they trust politics, regardless of their party. Glasgow and Belfast residents were also quite sceptical, with over 7 in 10 saying they were unlikely to trust political figures' promises to reduce cost of living in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

In Edinburgh, only 7% of respondents claimed they would trust a politic figure's promise to lower cost of living whilst 6 in 10 said they wouldn't.

Blackpool and Bristol were the most indecisive Cities, with 16% and 11% respectively expressing no opinion on the matter.

Are news headlines written to inform or manipulate Brits?

Rank*	City	Always	Sometimes	Never
1	Sheffield	35%	59%	3%
2	Bradford	28%	56%	12%
3	Birmingham	27%	66%	4%
4	Leicester	25%	61%	11%
5	Cardiff	23%	63%	3%
6	London	20%	63%	11%
7	Glasgow	20%	63%	8%
8	Manchester	20%	70%	5%
9	Belfast	19%	44%	31%
10	Northampton	19%	76%	0%
11	Leeds	18%	64%	14%
12	Liverpool	18%	73%	4%
13	Newcastle upon Tyne	15%	82%	3%
14	Edinburgh	13%	73%	7%
15	Nottingham	13%	73%	7%
** Ranked by the higher number of respondents who responded:- "Always”

In Sheffield, only 3% of respondents claimed that social media headlines were never written to manipulate readers, whilst 35% believe that they are always manipulative. The trend is common in Yorkshire with Bradford and Leeds also ranking in the top 15 of the most sceptical Cities when it comes to manipulative headlines on social media.

In Cardiff, nearly 2 thirds (63%) of Welsh residents believe news headlines are sometimes written to manipulate, whilst 20% of Londoners are convinced that news headlines on social media are never truthful.

Belfast is the City that puts the most trust in social media headlines, with 31% agreeing that news are always written to inform, no matter whether it is positive or negative.

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'Borealis' at Royal Albert Dock Liverpool
Photo by Pat Hughes and report by Alex Goldsmith

BOTH Saturday, 22 March, and Sunday, 23 March 2025, saw the hugely successful launch of the stunning art installation:- 'Borealis' at:- The Royal Albert Dock Liverpool, drawing in over 45,000 visitors who were captivated by Dan Acher's recreation of the Northern Lights.

The highly anticipated installation transformed the dock's historic Hartley Quay, using beams of light and the elements to create an awe inspiring illusion of the Aurora Borealis, accompanied with a relaxing soundtrack to further enhance the light and sound experience.

The event has proven to be a massive success, attracting locals and tourists alike and receiving a huge amount of positive feedback.

Liverpool influencer, Stephi LaReine, commented:- "Everyone was saying how I'm gonna love the super colourful viral Borealis by Dan Acher in Liverpool. But little did they know it was going to be the best art show I've seen in 2025. Albert Dock once again showing everyone how to curate an utterly awe inspiring event."

Family blogger, LifewithKirstie, said:- "Last night was pure magic. Standing at Liverpool's Albert Dock we watched Borealis; Northern Lights dance across the sky, an unforgettable sight right here in the city. The crowds? Huge but totally worth it!.”

Another visitor said on Facebook,:- "The artist who created this is very talented and this is a fantastic display. He's exhibited all over the world so we're very lucky to have this in the North West…an interesting and incredible art light display."

The dock's businesses also benefited from the increased footfall numbers as a result of Borealis, with many visitors choosing to enhance their Borealis experience with a meal or drink at one of the many food and drink venues.

Royal Albert Dock Estate Manager, Sean Morrison, commented:- "We're delighted with the overwhelming response to Borealis. To see so many people, families, and visitors of all ages come together to experience this unique installation has been truly special, and it has further cemented the dock's position as one of the UK's premier leisure destinations, offering world-class cultural experiences to all."

Borealis is available to see until:- 30 March 2025, from:- 7pm to 10pm, each evening, on:- Hartley Quay, next to:- The Pump House, (next to the former Granada News Building) on the Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool..