Labour refused during the General Election campaign to scrap the two child benefit cap. Cllr Christine Morrissey told Labour Councillors : It's about time the UK rethought its approach on child poverty & larger families to ease pressure on the poorest
Following an approach from Cllr Thom Campion (Liberal Democrats) to the Lord Mayor, the Civic Centre has flown the England flag for the Euro24 semis and final today.
The Liberal Democrats brought a motion to Newcastle City Council this week on the state of our pavements and the injuries local people are sustaining from trip hazards. Labour Councillors, apparently anxious to watch football on TV, voted it down We said:
As the General Election campaign comes to an end, and voters prepare to make their choices, Liberal Democrats candidate Ali Avaei says voters across Newcastle are “ready for change” and that all their candidates in the city are fighting for every vote.
After witnessing local companies sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant at a ceremony organised by Asian Business Connexions (pictured), Robin Ashby, who is the Liberal Democrats Armed Forces Champion in Newcastle, praised the proposals in the manifesto
As the 2024 General Election draws near, voters in Newcastle Central & West have a crucial decision to make. The Liberal Democrats have consistently demonstrated a commitment to justice, peace, and progressive values, standing on the right side of history
The three candidates for the Liberal Democrats in Newcastle - * Ali Avaei - Central and West * Mark Ridyard - East and Wallsend * Aidan King - North working together during the General Election campaign
Ali Avaei, candidate for Newcastle Central and West, endorses the commitments to culture and sports – particularly at the grass roots - which the Liberal Democrats have made in its manifesto for the General Election.
Mark spent time learning from the Changing Lives team at Walker Clusters who support people to transition to independent tenancies.
Heaton Festival team, of which Mark is the coordinator, created an event for thousands in Heaton Park on Saturday. Truly an amazing event that shows what incredible community we have
While in the General Election Labour refuses to back the abolition of the two-child cap on child befits - an action would would directly help the poorest locally and nationally - Newcastle Liberal Democrats have again raised the issue at the City Council
To boost trade on our High Streets by reducing the financial burden on shopkeepers, the Liberal Democrats plan a revolution in their taxes, moving some from them to commercial landowners
