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
Test and Trace for Coronavirus launches today across England 28th May 2020 From 9am today, the new NHS Test and Trace service has launched across England - helping us to keep the virus under control while carefully and safely lifting... National News
Non-essential shops will reopen from 15th June 27th May 2020 To further ease the lockdown, all non-essential retailers will be allowed to reopen from 15th of June in England. National News
The Conservatives will not tolerate prejudice or discrimination 13th May 2020 We have commissioned an independent investigation any concerns about prejudice and discrimination head-on. Because no matter your background, you should be able... National News
We're Extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 12th May 2020 The Government is providing extra support for businesses who need it by extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Here's how. National News
Stay alert, control the virus, save lives: the Prime Minister's update 10th May 2020 The Prime Minister's address to the nation tells the nation: stay alert, control the virus, save lives. National News
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
