Alison Bennett
Diplomacy and Difficult Decisions
Alison talks through some off the significant events both at home and abroad in this weeks Monday Mail
23 Jun 2025
Save our green belt
The Government has doubled the housebuilding target for Stockport, weakened the protections on a third of our precious green belt, and is forcing the Council through Ministerial Directives and threats to adopt a Local Plan which will let developers target green belt first.
We oppose this government’s ‘developers charter’ and need your voice. Do you agree with us that the green spaces that make our area special need to be preserved, and new housing should first be built on brownfield sites, after the infrastructure is provided with schools, improved transport, and GP places guaranteed? Help us send a message to Government and make Labour listen to local people.
Find our more about the local plan on our frequently asked questions page.
Save our green belt
Do you agree with us that the green belt needs to be preserved, brownfield sites prioritised, and schools, transport, and GP places guaranteed?
Lib Dems: Industrial Strategy must mark "new chapter" for British businesses
Commenting ahead of the launch of the Government's Industrial Strategy, Liberal Democrat Business Spokesperson Sarah Olney said:
22 Jun 2025
David Green
Highland Lib Dems voice opposition to imposing 50mph speed limit
The Highland Liberal Democrats are urging the Transport Secretary, Fiona Hyslop MSP, to scrap controversial plans to impose a 50mph speed limit on main roads across the Highlands.
22 Jun 2025
Cole-Hamilton: SNP naïve to caveat Ukraine aid
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today written to the SNP Government following reports that ministers banned Ukraine from using medical supplies donated by Scotland’s NHS to treat wounded soldiers on the front line.
22 Jun 2025
Ed Davey sets out plan for “war-ready Britain” following visit to NATO frontline with Russia
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has launched his vision for a “war-ready Britain” following a visit to NATO’s front line with Russia, including a new bonus scheme to attract army recruits and a public awareness campaign to prepare Brits for a possible co
22 Jun 2025
Wirral
Wirral Library Model Consultation
The library consultation being undertaken by the council is still open until the 1st of July.
CHR
22 Jun 2025
