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
Two years on: Time to go
On the second anniversary of the first COVID lockdown Lib Dem deputy leader in the Commons Daisy Cooper MP called for Boris Johnson to resign as Prime Minister.
Shutting the door after the private jet has bolted
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:
Oligarch firesale: Action needed to seize assets now
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.
Rail fares rise: Hard to stomach during cost-of-living crisis
Responding to a rail fare increase of 3.8% due on Tuesday, Liberal Democrat Transport Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
Government plans for “second-class refugees” defeated
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 News around the Region
Oldham Council failed to renew dog fouling enforcement order leading to years of missed fines and being able to crack down on this anti-social behaviour
Oldham’s Liberal Democrat Opposition councillors have revealed that the Council has failed to issue a single Fixed Penalty Notice for dog fouling since 2021.
Why I support the CAN Bill
Liberal Democrats MPs & Parliamentary Candidates back Zero Hour’s Campaign
Greenfield GP surgery saved
Greenfield GP Surgery has been saved from the threat of closure, after local Liberal Democrat councillors intervened to bring all involved groups together and agree a resolution to get a new contract for the building.
Sewage dumping hits unprecedented levels
41% increase in sewage dumps by United Utilities this year
10 years of celebrating love
Today marks a monumental milestone in our journey towards equality as we commemorate ten years of same-sex marriages in England and Wales.
6,000 Hours of Sewage Spilled in River Weaver in 2023
41% increase in sewage dumps by United Utilities last year