The Liberal Democrats are calling for the increase in Universal Credit to be extended to anyone caring for a friend, family member or neighbour who cannot cope without their support.
"Fishermen are telling the PM that his deal did not do any of the things he claimed for it, let alone what he had promised," Liberal Democrats MP for Orkney and Shetland Alistair Carmichael said.…
A Supreme Court ruling today is set to force insurers to pay out on disputed coronavirus claims. Cllr Robin Ashby, Newcastle Liberal Democrats Spokesperson for Business, said:
"The Government's South America travel ban, which has just come into effect, is a necessary step and one that the Liberal Democrats had already called for, " says Sarah Olney MP , Liberal Democrat…
150,000 records have been accidentally deleted from the Police National Computer. Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Home Affairs Alistair Carmichael MP, said:
In a show of apparent petulance, Labour's Council Group fought off two attempts by the Opposition to ensure a proper debate on the vital vaccine rollout scheme that is central to our country's return…
"The news of the latest lockdown is sobering but sadly not unexpected. The picture in Newcastle, whilst serious, has seen a lower rate of increase of the virus but other parts of the region and the…
All primary schools should move to remote learning until 18 January and for Ministers should use that time to 'get ahead of the virus' and publish a clear plan to open schools safely say Newcastle…
In a debate on the leaving legislation in the House of Lords, John Lord Shipley, former Leader of Newcastle City Council, said : "We have heard a lot about sovereignty. The Government have…
