Jesmond
Gerry Keating steps down as Jesmond councillor
Long serving councillor and campaigner retires due to ill health
31 Jul 2024
Newcastle upon Tyne Liberal Democrats
Working hard for Newcastle all year round
Welcome to the Newcastle Liberal Democrats website. Feel free to explore these pages to read news stories about what the Liberal Democrats are doing across Newcastle and nationally, and to sign up to the campaigns we are running to change things. You can also find out more about what the Liberal Democrats stand for. If you like what you see, sign up to receive eFocus newsletters from the Lib Dem team campaigning near you and why not get involved in our campaigns for a Fair Deal for Newcastle and across the UK?
Local News from Newcastle Liberal Democrats
Newcastle - Citywide
Chancellor Signals Challenges for Tyneside, Lib Dem Group Leader Warns
The new Labour Government has not taken long to ditch a message of hope for one of cold, hard realities, the Leader of the Newcastle Liberal Democrat Group, Cllr Colin Ferguson, has warned.
30 Jul 2024
Newcastle - Citywide
Local MPs vote against lifting two child benefit cap
An open letter to Newcastle’s MPs about Commons vote to scrap two child benefit cap, supported by Liberal Democrats but defeated by Labour. The cap is one of the biggest contributors to financial hardship in local families.
27 Jul 2024
Change of Government 2024
Following the General Election on Thursday 4th July 2024, the Liberal Democrats now have a record-breaking number of MPs in Parliament. We are the third largest Party, determined not demoralised like others.
In holding the Labour Government to account, they will be guided by the Liberal Democrats election campaign for a Fair Deal for the UK. Locally the Liberal Democrat candidates who campaigned to represent the five constituencies across Newcastle upon Tyne will remain in post as Parliamentary spokespeople.
You can also sign up to help our continuing campaign for a Fair Deal for Newcastle as well as the rest of the country - including pressing Labour to fulfill their election promises.
UK Liberal Democrats News
International Development
Restoring the UK’s Reputation on the World Stage
The Liberal Democrats are committed to rebuilding the trust and compassion that the UK was once known for. We believe that our country has a responsibility to support those in need, no matter where they are in the world.
LD
16 Sep 2024
Home Affairs
Fixing Our Broken Prison System
For too long, years of neglect and mismanagement by the previous Conservative Government have pushed our prison system into a deep crisis.
LD
16 Sep 2024
Latest UK News
Fair Votes Now!
The Liberal Democrats have long championed proportional representation, advocating for a voting system where every vote truly counts. We believe that reforming our electoral system is crucial for a fairer democracy and better governance.
LD
16 Sep 2024
Our Campaigns
The issues we're campaigning on across Newcastle
Find out more about our current campaigns to improve the lives of everyone living in Newcastle and join the campaigns that matter to you
Better Services Before More Houses on Great Park
Campaign to improve services on Great Park before more houses built
Save Winter Fuel Payments
Join the campaign to reverse cuts to Winter Fuel Payments to pensioners
eFocus - More News - More Quickly
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