Worker's Protection Bill passes third reading
The Worker's Protection Bill has passed its third reading in the House of Commons.
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.
The Worker's Protection Bill has passed its third reading in the House of Commons.
Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader Jane Dodds said of the latest energy firm profit news: "It is absolutely abhorrent that the Conservative Government has not taken stronger action against companies like Shell who have posted their largest profits in 115 years, profiteering off the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Today marks the beginning of LGBT History Month - a time to discover the stories of the LGBT+ community, acknowledge the prejudice they have faced, and celebrate the progress that has been achieved.
Our Spring 2023 Regional Conference will be held in Chester on 4th March 2023.
Our new 2023 Regional Executive team takes office today.
Salford's two Lib Dem councillors have joined a newly formed opposition group, in a dramatic shake up of the town hall's politics.
Back to back victories for the Quays Liberal Democrats sees the Quays ward slip from Labour's control. For the first time Quays ward which covers Media City, Salford Quays & Ordsall Lane will be under a majority Liberal Democrat control.
New MPs Lisa Smart and Tom Morrison have written to United Utilities chief executive Louise Beardmore requesting a face to face meeting to challenge the water company on the levels of sewage dumping in local rivers and waterways.
Government promises funding in response to MPs’ pressure … details of funding and timing still needed.
Leader of Stockport Council, Cllr Mark Hunter, has asked for Andy Burnham to follow through on his long-term pledge to back Metrolink in Stockport.
At its July full Council meeting, Stockport Liberal Democrats resolved to call on the Government to remove the two-child benefit cap, a measure widely seen as the quickest and most effective measure to lift thousands of children out of poverty.