Women Liberal Democrats began in 1887 as the Women's Liberal Federation. We are a membership organisation open to all Party members, both women and men. Our Constitution pledges us to eliminate all inequality based upon gender.

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Why should you join the Women Liberal Democrats?

Because women still do not have an equal voice in Parliament, in our local Councils, nor in the Liberal Democrat Party itself. We are changing this by:

• Organising seminars, fringe meetings, workshops and training sessions

• Encouraging women to become and remain active members of the party

• Supporting women candidates at national and local level

• Putting forward Policy Motions to Conference

• Campaigning on issues which affect women's lives

WLD Garden party

Saturday 16th August 2.30 to 5pm

We had such a great day at the Garden Party in the New Forest last year that we are doing it again! With delicious cream teas, mouth-watering cakes and an idyllic setting it promises to be another thoroughly enjoyable afternoon.

Venue: Fordingbridge, New Forest, Hampshire....... Cost: Adults: £7.50 Family Tickets: £15

More details from Gill: gill.chapman@libdems.org.uk

A Great Day in Bath New! Thu 3rd Jul 2008 The WLD Bath Forum, which took place last Saturday in the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, was an extremely successful event. The participants enjoyed the opportunity to listen to some excellent speakers, take part in lively discussions, network with other women and learn more about what being a LibDem activist is all about. All agreed that the venue, in one of Bath's most beautiful squares, was most attractive - and the lunch, provided by Claire and other helpers, was pretty good too!

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Grief at Death of Pauline Campbell Sun 18th May 2008 The WLD Executive have expressed their grief at the death of the tireless prison campaigner, Pauline Campbell, who was found dead beside her daughter Sarah's grave on Thursday. Pauline was a trustee of the Howard League for Penal Reform, and took part in protests outside many prisons following Sarah's death in Styal prison in 2003.
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WLD speak out against Labour tax changes Thu 17th Apr 2008 Many WLD members are very angry about the loss of the 10p tax band, in which there were many more women than men. Our President, Lorely Burt MP, says: 'Women already, on average, receive a much lower income then men. In 2004 for every £1 on average earned by men, women got just 54p. The abolition of the 10p tax rate has made things even worse for women already on low pay and women pensioners who cannot or are not prepared to claim pension credit.'

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WLD at Liverpool Tue 11th Mar 2008 WLD members had an enjoyable and inspiring weekend in Liverpool. Our Fringe meeting 'This is International Women's Day!' was a great success, focussing mainly on the positive aspects of women's achievements in Britain and across the world. Read a full report at: www.wld.org.uk/pages/Liverpool2008.html Our stall attracted lots of visitors and our 'Find a Baroness' fundraising draw, with instant winnings in the form of Easter eggs, was a big hit. Several new members joined at the Conference, and we welcome them to WLD.

Read "WLD at Liverpool".

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