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As momentum towards referendum campaign builds
Paddy Ashdown writes : The starting pistol will shortly be fired, so make no mistake - this is the fight of our lives.
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Stop Labour's student tax - sign petition here http://newcastle-libdems.org.uk/en/petition
It calls upon the Labour administration at Newcastle City Council to drop their proposal to apply business rates to student accommodation. Such a move will inevitably lead to rent rises, which will…
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Reactionary Labour fails to embrace public sector reform to save money
Newcastle Labour leader Nick Forbes was quick to disparage the idea of carrying out a scrutiny review of whether merger of Newcastle and North Tyneside councils could lead to significant efficiency…
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Investing in European infrastructure
Leading MEPs have expressed the view that a possible Brexit would trigger the collapse of the European Union, EurActiv has learned. The view that Brexit would trigger the breakup of the European…
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Two into one would save millions, make a better council for Newcastle and North Tyneside, say Lib Dems
Liberal Democrats in Newcastle and North Tyneside are calling for a review of the potential savings and operational practicalities of combining the two local authority bureaurocracies ies into one. …
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Call to US for "comprehensive and balanced" deal with EU - EU Bulletin 16th February 2016
Four in five British and German executives want the U.K. to stay in the EU, according to a poll published Monday. Should Britain vote to leave however, the poll of 782 business leaders, conducted by…
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The opportunities for Europe EU Bulletin 15th February 2016
Bosnia and Herzegovina submitted its membership application to the EU on Monday, a European Commission spokesperson announced. Kosovo is now the only part of the Balkans that hasn't done so. For his…
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The opportunities for Europe EU Bulletin 15th February 2016
Bosnia and Herzegovina submitted its membership application to the EU on Monday, a European Commission spokesperson announced. Kosovo is now the only part of the Balkans that hasn't done so. For his…
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Temporary reprieve for Newcastle Citizens Advice following Lib Dem campaign
...including Leader Tim Farron meeting Chief Executive during his last visit to Newcastle
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Ruled by Europe? Another inconvenient fact
1142 British citizens work in a variety of capacities in The European Commission, and 194 Brits (plus political staff) work in the European Parliament.