Celebrating Emmeline Pankhurst Wednesday, 9 July, 2025 I eagerly looked forward to my first event with the CWO……and what better way to begin my journey with the Organisation than to honour Emmeline Pankhurst, the fearless, political activist, born on 15th. July 1858 in Manchester, who organised the suffragette movement in the late 19th. Century and early 20th. campaigning for the enfranchisement of women. Sadly, Emmeline passed away at the age of 69... Local News
Emergency Covid-19 legislation 19th March 2020 On 19th March 2020, we introduced to Parliament emergency legislation to strengthen theGovernment’s coronavirus response plans. We are doing everything we can... Articles
Supporting rough sleepers 17th March 2020 On 17 March 2020, we announced £3.2 million in emergency support for rough sleepers during the coronavirus outbreak. Public safety and protecting the most... Articles
COVID-19 support for people in social care 17th March 2020 On 13 March 2020, we offered updated guidance to people working and living in social care. Elderly people and those with underlying health conditions are much... Articles
Govt support for NHS 17th March 2020 During the Budget, the Chancellor announced an initial £5 billion response fund to ensure the NHS and public services have the resources they need to tackle... Articles
Coronavirus support for individuals 17th March 2020 On 17 March, the Chancellor announced a range of measures to support individuals affected by Covid19.3 We are doing everything we can to keep this country, and... Articles
Coronavirus help for businesses 17th March 2020 On 17 March 2020, the Chancellor announced the latest package of measures to support businesses. At the Budget last week, the Chancellor set out the first stage... Articles
Govt issues Coronavirus advice 17th March 2020 Yesterday the Prime Minister chaired COBR and updated the British people on the Government’s ongoing response to Covid-19. The Government’s overriding aim is to... Articles
Maximum Council Tax increase, money wasted, no new ideas, residents views ignored - all confirmation that the Liberal Democrats are back in charge of Richmond Council 10th March 2019 This week’s council meeting confirmed that residents in Richmond Borough will see their council tax rise by 5.76%, by far the largest increase since the Liberal... Local News
20 Mph - The Liberal Democrats Asked Residents Their Views, Then Overruled The Ones They Didn't Like 26th February 2019 Following the council Scrutiny meeting on Monday night where plans to introduce a borough wide 20 mph speed limit were reviewed, the Leader of the Opposition... Local News
Grassroots football funding 13th December 2022 Find out how the Conservatives are boosting grassroots football with generous support of clubs' facilities and their maintenance. National News
Our Plan for a Stronger Economy 17th November 2022 Read about how our plan is tackling inflation and helping you with the cost of living. National News
Rishi Sunak’s first speech as Prime Minister 25th October 2022 Rishi Sunak’s first speech as Prime Minister. Read what he said here. National News
Prime Minister Liz Truss's speech to Conservative Party Conference 2022 5th October 2022 Prime Minister Liz Truss outlined to Conservative Party Conference 2022 our plan to Get Britain Moving. National News
Our plan for law and order 4th October 2022 Suella Braverman promised to restore common sense to law and order in the UK. National News
