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The Liberal Democrats are proud to have been in control of Newcastle City Council since 2004. In that time, we have cut waste and contained council tax rises, overseen improvements in educational achievement and spent more on the services people say they want, such as community safety, street cleaning, recycling and the environment.

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We have now launched our 2010 election manifesto!

In this document we set out our achievements so far, and what we will do if you vote us back in on May 6th.

Click the link below to download our manifesto, or get it via our Downloads section.

2010 MANIFESTO.

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Paddy Ashdown gets monumental welcome in Newcastle Sun 2nd May 2010 Lord Paddy Ashdown visited Newcastle on Saturday 1st May and gave a rousing speech at the Monument. Standing beneath the statue of key reforming Liberal Prime Minister, Earl Grey, the former party leader covered a wide range of topics and was given a warm welcome by the gathered crowd. He was accompanied on the platform by Lib Dem candidates in Newcastle Ron Beadle, Wendy Taylor and Gareth Kane.

Undecided voters swing to Lib Dems following final Leaders Debate Fri 30th Apr 2010 Last night was the final of the three televised Leaders' debates. Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg, debated with Gordon Brown and David Cameron about the economy. Subjects discussed included breaking up the banks, creating more jobs and reinvigorating the British economy.

Third and Final Party Leaders' TV debate: The Economy Wed 28th Apr 2010 On Thursday 29th April from 8.30pm, BBC One will host the final live Prime Ministerial Debate of the General Election from the Midlands. Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will again be going head to head in the run up to the General Election next Thursday.

Clegg Scores Second Win in Party Leaders Debate Fri 23rd Apr 2010 An average of five polls conducted immediately after the Sky TV Leaders Election debate on Thursday night put Nick Clegg as the winner, with all instant polls showing him ahead of Gordon Brown. After the Foreign Affairs-led debate from Bristol dominated by issues like Iraq, immigration and climate change, Nick Clegg won 3 of the 5 polls on the night, building on his position after the first debate.

Second Party Leaders' TV debate: Foreign Affairs Wed 21st Apr 2010 The second Party Leaders Debate is taking place this Thursday starting at 8pm on Sky News. Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will again be going head to head in a TV debate in the run up to the General Election on May 6th, this time leading on Foreign Affairs.

Nick Clegg Storms First Ever Party Leaders Debate Fri 16th Apr 2010 The polls following the first ever Party Leaders General Election debate on ITV are showing that Nick Clegg has won a convincing victory over David Cameron and Gordon Brown. The debate was the first ever Leaders debate during a UK General Election campaign, and the pollsters are giving it as a big victory for Nick Clegg and the Liberal Democrats.

First Party Leaders' TV debate: Domestic Affairs Thu 15th Apr 2010 Tonight on ITV, Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will be going head to head in a TV debate. This is the first of three debates that will be taking place in the run up to the General Election on May 6th.

Fairness - The Liberal Democrat Manifesto Launch Wed 14th Apr 2010 Nick Clegg has launched the Liberal Democrat General Election manifesto. The manifesto sets out four clear priorities of fair taxes, a fair chance for every child, a fair economy, and a fair deal by cleaning up politics.

Apply for a Postal Vote Now: Deadline 20th April Mon 12th Apr 2010 With the General Election on 6th May, there is still time to arrange a postal vote. Voting by post is an easy and convenient way of voting if you are unable to get to the polling station on polling day - for any reason.

Victory Vince: Cable Wins Channel 4 Chancellors Debate Mon 29th Mar 2010 The first ever TV debate between the three candidates to be the next Chancellor has seen Lib Dem Vince Cable win a clear victory. In a Channel 4 on-line poll carried out immediately after the debate, Vince out-polled both Alistair Darling and George Osborne.

Ask the Chancellors: Live debate on Channel 4 Sun 28th Mar 2010 At 8pm on Monday 29th March, Channel 4 will stage a live debate between the would-be Chancellors, Liberal Democrat Vince Cable, Labour's Alistair Darling and Conservative George Osborne. Krishnan Guru-Murthy will be asking the questions.

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