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 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:
Commenting following Boris Johnson's address to the nation on Ukraine, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
Mohammed Zaman is contacting residents in Milkstone, Deeplish, Sparth and Sudden to find out what issues in the area concern them and how he can help to resolve those issues.
Many people have expressed concerns to us about traffic using the New Barn Lane/ Ashfield Road Railway bridge as a cut through. The cars speed through, despite the traffic calming and are travelling in both directions.
