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Ex Labour MP joins Liberal Democrats "at this moment of national crisis"
"This is a moment of national crisis", Luciana Berger MP said in announcing that she has joined the Liberal Democrats.
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Another former Tory MP joins the Liberal Democrats
Bracknell MP Phillip Lee , defecting from the Conservatives, has joined the Liberal Democrats in Parliament. He is the fourth addition to the Liberal Democrats parliamentary party in the last few…
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The UK Government cannot ignore moral and human rights to get post-Brexit trade deals says Liberal Democrats candidate
"We are united when it comes to standing up for the oppressed and protecting human rights. It is wonderful to see that Newcastle is united in its support for the rights of people in Kashmir to…
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The best protection for our declining bee population is EU standards
Bees are essential for pollination, yet their population is under pressure. There are fears that EU standards will be ditched if Brexit happens, and even more will disappear
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Whatever it takes, work with anyone, to stop Brexit. We lead the Remain cause says Liberal Democrats Leader Jo Swinson MP
I am determined to do whatever it takes to stop Brexit, and the Liberal Democrats will continue to lead the Remain cause, as the strongest, and most
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All school meals must be sugar free by 2022 to tackle childhood tooth decay and obesity demand Liberal Democrats
23% of five year olds alone have evidence of tooth decay, according to a report by the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons which calls for sugar free schools as a measure to…
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What's happening to the huge profits the Council makes from car parking, ask the Liberal Democrats?
An FOI request from the Chronicle shows that Newcastle council's parking income is £25 million since 2017 - £11m a year and £3m in the financial year to date.
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Conservatives plan to charge people for and cut back on NHS while their policies squeeze out staff.
"The Government has told the NHS to be ready to start charging EU citizens for treatment immediately after exit day. This policy demonstrates that Boris Johnson has no intention of honouring the…
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Labour's unworkable proposals dropped, Liberal Democrats ideas accepted, but air quality plans unclear and City may still be prosecuted
"The news that the councils on both sides of the Tyne seem to be no longer considering the possibility of a £12.50 daily charge for the Central Motorway, Coast Road and Gosforth High Street will be a…
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The UK Government must stand with Hong Kong protesters
"The violent and repressive scenes we are witnessing in Hong Kong are unacceptable," Newcastle LIberal Democrats Cllr Robin Ashby said, responding to the reports that police clashed with…