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.
Responding to the government's new expanded sanctions list of Russian individuals, coming almost three weeks since Putin's invasion of Ukraine, Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Layla Moran MP said:
The Liberal Democrats have warned that the government's delay in sanctioning Putin's cronies is leading to an "oligarch firesale," meaning the opportunity to make them help pay the bill for rising energy costs risks being missed.
Responding to a rail fare increase of 3.8% due on Tuesday, Liberal Democrat Transport Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
The Liberal Democrats have welcomed the defeat of a clause in the Government's controversial Nationality and Borders Bill that would have created two classes of refugees.
Lib Dem North West Regional Conference this weekend saw a packed lineup of speakers and overwhelming support for two policy motions.
Responding to Boris Johnson's announcement that Ukrainian refugees can come to the UK without a visa if they already have family here, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Alistair Carmichael MP said:
41% increase in sewage dumps by United Utilities this year
Today marks a monumental milestone in our journey towards equality as we commemorate ten years of same-sex marriages in England and Wales.
41% increase in sewage dumps by United Utilities last year
Ten years ago today, the UK’s first same-sex marriages took place.
As half term begins, so do the eggciting Easter Egg Hunts enjoyed by kids and adults alike in Cheshire, but our persistent potholes are not a suitable hiding place.
A major clean up operation is in the offing
