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As 2 more energy firms with over 800,000 customers go bust, Government inaction is damaging millions more
Two more energy suppliers went bust this afternoon, leaving over 800,000 facing higher prices and greater uncertainty.
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22,000 fraud cases dropped by the police last year, new figures show - Home Secretary is "asleep at the wheel"
The Liberal Democrats have accused the Home Secretary Priti Patel of being "asleep at the wheel" in the fight against fraud, after the party revealed that over 22,000 investigations into fraud cases…
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Empowering parents with catch-up vouchers for every school child - radical new policy announced by Liberal Democrats
Liberal Democrats Leader Ed Davey has announced a new flagship education policy on the third day of the party's conference - Catch-Up Vouchers for all school children.
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Clean Air Zone fudge is a major missed opportunity on clean air and sustainable transport alternatives in Newcastle say City's Liberal Democrats
Opposition Liberal Democrats on Newcastle City Council have described the final plans for the city's first Clean Air Zone charging scheme as a fudge resulting in the burden of charges falling on…
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Risks to farmers, the environment and consumers - warnings that Government's proposed trade deal with Australia will damage all
Some win, some lose. Boris Johnson's cabinet reshuffle yesterday has seen government ministers running in and out of 10 Downing Street hoping to keep their jobs or bag a promotion. But farmers across…
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We are standing up for people who are sick and tired of being taken for granted - Liberal Democrats Leader
"Our stunning by-election win in Chesham and Amersham showed we are the party that can take on Boris Johnson's Conservatives and deliver a fair deal for families around the country, " said Ed Davey…
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Protecting the public's say in the planning process
Councillor Robin Ashby proposed a motion to Newcastle City Council on 1st September 2021 on this topic, the full text of which is below
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Congratulations to Clr Thom Campion as Liberal Democrats hold Castle Ward, Newcastle
The result of the Castle Ward to elect a successor to the late Cllr Anita Lower declared tonight was :
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'Winter of Discontent' looms as Tory failures endanger Christmas, food supplies and small businesses
During a visit to Newcastle Liberal Democrats Spokesperson for the Treasury Christine Jardine MP told Robin Ashby (pictured) of her fears arising from the series of crises that are erupting under the…
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Newcastle City Council to come together in support of our Armed Forces and Afghan refugees
The Labour Party has agreed to support a Liberal Democrats motion on Afghans at the City Council tonight (see bottom)