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
Our 2020 Spending Review Delivers on the Priorities of the British People 25th November 2020 We are providing £280 billion to get our country through coronavirus. Rishi Sunak’s 2020 Spending Review sets out how. National News
The Spending Review 2020 in Full 25th November 2020 Read and watch the Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s 2020 Spending Review in full. National News
Amanda Milling: 'We’re delivering our manifesto promises against the odds' 24th November 2020 Amanda Milling, Chairman of the Conservative Party, talks about how we're delivering on our 2019 Manifesto pledges against the odds. National News
Our COVID Winter Plan 23rd November 2020 During this period of national restrictions, our COVID Winter Plan will the NHS, keeps children in school and lets the economy get moving again. National News
Our largest boost to our Nation’s Defence in a Generation 19th November 2020 We’re delivering a funding boost of over £24 billion for our nation’s defence. Ensuring we keep our nation safe from the evolving international threats we face. National News
Our Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution 18th November 2020 Today, the Prime Minister has outlined his ten-point plan to bring about a green industrial revolution, creating 250,000 jobs and helping us to build back... National News
