Liberal Democrats in North West England
We are the Liberal Democrat Regional Party covering Cheshire, Cumbria, Lancashire, Merseyside and Greater Manchester. The Region exists to carry out campaigns activities, support our parliamentary representatives and candidates, provide training and mentoring for our dedicated activists and engage members. We also co-ordinate voluntary efforts across the region and run a twice-yearly conference for all North West members.
Regional Party News
Lib Dems condemn plans to scrap Northern Ireland Protocol
The Liberal Democrats have joined with Liberal parties from across Europe to condemn the British government's proposals to scrap the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Election Results - Day Two
Here's our round-up of the second day of local election results. Some results from last night are already on our earlier article here.
Overnight results
With the first counts in this year's local elections complete it has been a good night for the Lib Dems.
Lib Dem News around the Region
Councillor Sykes welcomes long-overdue protection order covering Crompton Moor in Oldham Borough
Leader of Oldham Liberal Democrats and Shaw ward councillor, Howard Sykes MBE has welcomed the news that a lapsed public space protection order covering Crompton Moor is about to be reinstated on the 22 April.
MEN: People living near new Co-op Live arena 'incorrectly fined' for parking near their own houses
The new scheme was supposed to stop visitors parking on residential road. But 159 fines were handed out - leading to a 'backlog' in appeals.
Letter to the Editor of the Chronicle
This letter, by Police & Crime Commissioner candidate Paul Duffy, was published in the Congleton Chronicle edition of 25th April 2024.
Rishi Sunak’s Crackdown Cruelty
Policy proposals by the Prime Minister set to punish rather than help people back into work.
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats Executive Committee Initial Statement on the Cass Review
We share the widespread disappointment at the review's lack of evidence and perpetuation of harmful stereotypes. As always, we stand with young, trans, and autistic individuals, and women in defending their autonomy.
Greater Manchester Police taking nearly 16 hours to attend burglary calls
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) took an average of nearly 16 hours to attend burglaries across Oldham and Greater Manchester, shocking new figures uncovered by the Liberal Democrats have revealed.