Cllr Susan Mead’s work in and around Congleton Town Council in May and June 2025.
Author Archives: Kay Wesley
May-June 2025 – Kay Wesley
Summary of Cllr Kay Wesley’s work in May and June 2025, including closing out her mayoral year.
Equality Party calls on MPs to decriminalise abortion
The Equality Party today urged MPs voting on the Crime and Policing Bill to approve an amendment to remove women from the criminal law related to abortion in England and Wales.
The Equality Party Stands with the People of Palestine
The Equality Party stands in unwavering solidarity with the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank as they endure one of the worst humanitarian crises in recent history—driven directly by the ongoing and deliberate actions of the Israeli government.
Equality Party Comment on Local Election Results – May 2025
Many people are alarmed by the rise of the far right — and disillusioned with the same old parties. Our message to them is — don’t give up. There is hope.
The Equality Party
March-April 2025 – Kay Wesley
The work by Cllr Kay Wesley in and around Congleton Town Council for March-April 2025.
Equality Party Statement on the UK Government’s proposed cuts to disability benefits
The Equality Party urges the UK Government to rethink its proposed cuts to Disability Benefits and to address the issues which have led to a large increase in claimants instead of pushing disabled people into a “sink or swim” situation.
The tone of the Government’s recent announcements frames ill health as a choice, implying that disabled people’s existence is a costly problem for society. This rhetoric is stigmatising and unjust.
Equality Party opens for members
The new Equality Party has opened for membership, having been approved and registered by the Electoral Commission to stand candidates in elections in England, Scotland and Wales.
The party has seen a rush of new members from all over the country, mostly ex-members of the Women’s Equality Party, which closed its doors at the end of December.
January-February 2025 – Kay Wesley
The work of Councillor Kay Wesley in and around Congleton Town Council in January and February 2025.
January-February 2025 – Susan Mead
Councillor Susan Mead’s work in Congleton in January and February 2025.
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