Spring Conference with Carmichael, Chamberlain and Storey
We are pleased to announce the first speakers for our Spring Conference later this month.
1 Feb 2022
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
It's LGBT+ History Month!
LGBT+ History Month begins today.
1 Feb 2022
Sue Gray report - Conservative MPs must do “patriotic duty” and sack Boris Johnson
Responding to the release of the Sue Gray update, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Ed Davey said:
31 Jan 2022
Ronnie Fearn 1930-2022
Ronnie Fearn, former MP for Southport and more recently Lord Fearn of Southport, has died aged 90.
25 Jan 2022
Back off our BBC!
Responding to DCMS Secretary Nadine Dorries' comments regarding the future of the BBC, Liberal Democrat DCMS Spokesperson Jamie Stone MP said:
16 Jan 2022
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Lib Dem News around the Region
Oldham
Urgent review of ‘Places for Everyone’ green belt use needed following government U-turn
Oldham Liberal Democrats have called for an urgent review of all green belt sites which have been earmarked for development under Greater Manchester’s controversial ‘Places for Everyone’ housing strategy.
18 Jan 2024
Oldham
Grotton is ready to rumble
Liberal Democrat Councillors in Grotton are delighted that rumble strip road safety measures have finally been installed after many years of campaigning.
18 Jan 2024
Oldham
Hospital parking charges a “tax on caring”
Patients and visitors shelled out a staggering £146 million in hospital car parking fees last year nationally, up 50% compared to the previous year, figures uncovered by the Liberal Democrats have revealed.
18 Jan 2024
Hazel Grove
PMQs: Sunak fails to commit to funding the £50 million of repairs needed for Stepping Hill Hospital
The Prime Minister failed to commit to funding the more than £50 million of repairs needed for Stepping Hill Hospital when pressed on the hospital’s crumbling buildings at Prime Ministers Questions.
18 Jan 2024
Hazel Grove
Councillors’ unanimous call for government to fund councils properly
At Full Council last Thursday, councillors unanimously agreed with a motion that condemned the Tory government for continuing to fail to fund councils properly following the announcement of the provisional Local Government Finance Settlement.
16 Jan 2024
Oldham
Rochdale report shows need for GMP investigation
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) must be formally investigated over the horrific failings that have taken place in multiple boroughs around child sex abuse, following the publication of the third report by Malcolm Newsam and Gary Ridgway.
16 Jan 2024
