Discussion Group - March 2025
Electoral Reform: Why is the UK (except Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) still using First Past The Post in elections? What are the alternatives?
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.
Do you agree with us that the green belt needs to be preserved, brownfield sites prioritised, and schools, transport, and GP places guaranteed?
Electoral Reform: Why is the UK (except Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) still using First Past The Post in elections? What are the alternatives?
Speaking to senior business leaders at the Institute of Directors’ Policy Committee this morning, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has said that the Scotland must focus on driving down NHS waiting times and getting people back to wo
Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart has today announced that she will not seek re-election for the Shetland constituency at the next Scottish Parliament election in 2026.
Liberal Democrat councillor warns of homelessness costs
The MP for Taunton and Wellington, Gideon Amos, has slammed privatised water companies after Wessex Water asked the water regulator for permission to charge customers even more for failing services.
Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart has today announced that she will not seek re-election for the Shetland constituency at the next Scottish Parliament election in 2026.