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Episode: Joanne Anderson
Description: Joanne Anderson has just taken on what many might call one of the toughest jobs in local government - leading the Labour council at the centre of corruption allegations. Liverpool-born and bred, the 50 year-old single mum only became a Labour councillor in 2019. But she was encouraged to stand as mayor when her predecessor, Joe Anderson (no relation) stood down after being arrested over claims relating to bribery, which he strongly denies. Growing up on a council estate east of the city centre, community activism is in Joanne Anderson's blood. She was barely out of nappies...