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Climate emergency: Government must set a roadmap to net zero with specific Minister in charge
Liberal Democrats are calling for a new local and national government strategy to achieve net zero carbon emissions in the UK
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Government must support young people as latest statistics reveal they have been hammered by job losses over last year
According to the latest unemployment statistics, 80% of those losing their jobs in the year to March are under 35. Cllr Robin Ashby, who speaks for Newcastle Liberal Democrats on employment issues,…
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Mortgage prisoners (like ex Northern Rock): Lords offer vital relief
The House of Lords has passed a Liberal Democrats amendment that would allow individuals trapped in unaffordable mortgages, known as 'mortgage prisoners', to access mortgages with much fairer rates.
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Shirley Williams, Baroness Williams of Crosby, Liberal Democrats legend, died peacefully in the early hours of Monday April 12th.
Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey said:
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Greensill: "Stench of cronyism" from this Government as Freedom of Information response published
As the Treasury publishing the Chancellor of the Exchequer's text messages to David Cameron regarding Grensill Capital, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Christine Jardine MP said:
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Leader of Liberal Democrats launches local election campaign : Praises Newcastle Liberal Democrats for their record of achievement, service and action
The Liberal Democrats are fighting for a fairer, greener and more caring country where everyone has a chance to get on in life. In a message to Cllr Nick Cott, who leads a 20-strong group of…
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Call for an up to date bus strategy locally to meet Government's funding bid deadline in 10 days time
Opposition Liberal Democrats on Newcastle council are seeking further clarity from the North East Joint Transport Committee and transport bosses on their intentions for a new bus strategy for the…
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Call for rethink on litter bins in Newcastle's parks- a more effective summer strategy is needed after recent litter tsunami
Opposition Liberal Democrats councillors in Newcastle are calling on the council to rethink its removal of litter bins from parks, and to draw up a "summer strategy" for the city's parks and green…
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Our rights and freedoms must be restored as this crisis ends - necessary measures, yes, but no need for draconian new laws
After the Government rammed through the Coronavirus Act extension despite unease amongst MPs of all parties, Liberal Democrats Leader Ed Davey MP said: "This vote hands Conservative Ministers a blank…
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Fight against climate crisis cannot wait : Liberal Democrats dismayed as major international climate conference postponed.
The UK is due to host the 26th United Nations climate change conference (COP26) in Glasgow from 1-12th November. But there are now reports of a delay to until Spring 2022. Liberal Democrats…
