NCVO responds to new government
12th May 2010
After five days of discussions, the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats have formed a coalition with David Cameron as the new Prime Minister.
David Cameron has been asked by the Queen to form a new government and he has moved into 10 Downing Street.
Stuart Etherington, Chief Executive, National Council for Voluntary Organisations said:
"We have witnessed a significant change in the political landscape. It is now our responsibility to work effectively with this new coalition government.
"We particularly welcome the Prime Minister’s commitment to the Big Society he reiterated last night. We look forward to helping him refine that vision and clearly set out the role our organisations can play within it.
"It will be imperative that our sector works together to create an environment in which voluntary organisations can thrive. For this reason, I have today invited sector leaders to a summit meeting to look at what the new government will mean for the people and communities we work with and for.
"We recognise that these are difficult economic times and the government will have to make some tough decisions. However, it is important that spending plans recognise the role that VCOs play across many policy areas and that they are properly supported to play those roles, not because of who they are, but because of the real difference they make to the lives of individuals and communities."
NCVO is organising a summit for sector leaders to discuss and agree the priorities for the voluntary and community sector and how we will work with the new government. The summit takes place on Tuesday 15 June.
