The family court system should be a place where survivors of abuse are heard, children are protected, and decisions are made free from prejudice. Yet new evidence suggests that for too many women and children, that is not the reality.
Tag Archives: politics
Statement of the Equality Party on the Revised EHRC Guidance and Its Impact on Trans Rights
The Equality Party’s statement on the new EHRC guidance and its impact on trans rights.
March–April 2026 – Kay Wesley
Cllr Kay Wesley’s work in Congleton for March-April 2026, with progress on transport, the youth council, gender-based violence, and more.
Abby Smith Launches Campaign to Strengthen Equality Party Presence in Congleton
The Equality Party today announced that a member of its national leadership team, Dr Abby Smith, will be its candidate for the Congleton Town Council by-election 21st May.
Equality Party calls for ‘hate crime’ definition for misogyny
The Equality Party welcomed the publication of the UK Government’s Freedom from Violence and Abuse: a cross-government strategy to build a safer society for women and girls and its companion Action Plan, published at the end of 2025, but demands more action.
Susan Mead – Nov-Dec 2025
Cllr Susan Mead’s work in Congleton for November and December 2025 – Christmas activity, lobbying for childcare and supporting the isolated.
Kay Wesley – Nov–Dec 2025
Cllr Kay Wesley’s work in and around Congleton Town Council for November-December 2025. Inclusion, Transport, White Ribbon and Christmas events.
Equality Party calls on MPs to transform parental leave
7th July 2025 Equality Party calls on MPs to transform Parental Leave The Equality Party today welcomed the government’s Call for Evidence into Parental Leave and Pay, and demanded that action is taken quickly to remove barriers faced by mothers who want to maintain their careers and fathers who want to be equal parents. TheContinueContinue reading “Equality Party calls on MPs to transform parental leave”
Equality Party Response to the EHRC Consultation – June 2025
Equality Party Response to the EHRC Consultation – June 2025 demands that trans rights are restored.
May-June 2025 – Kay Wesley
Summary of Cllr Kay Wesley’s work in May and June 2025, including closing out her mayoral year.
The Equality Party 