Saw a piece by the lib dem guy for Liverpool if anyone has seen it- basically saying Liverpool has been held back massively in terms of construction projects IIRC - such a historical city is getting quickly built cheap tack with a majority not even getting built and will soon be torn down.
I think this falls in line with the peoples project - hugely ambitious project which will do wonders for the city, being told it's too damaging to local histroy by people who clearly have know connection to the city and how the local residents feel.
EDIT: Link here https://richardkemp.wordpress.com/
In true politician style, he tries to ride the wave but he has been pretty vocal at every turn in opposition to the stadium. And not just this one either, including previous efforts from Everton.