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New No 9 scores for Newcastle
On the bridge of HMS Tyne as Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson (left) confirmed the naming of the new HMS Newcastle to Lord Mayor of Newcastle Cllr David Down, Lord Lieutenant, captain and…
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It's a ill wind as Labour councillors don't show up for important vote
Metro fare increase on hold after Labour councillors MISS vote -…
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Step up drive to cut emissions say Liberal Democrats
The UK desperately needs the Government to take a radical approach to tackling climate change.
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Call to local MPs to back People's Vote on Brexit deal
The Liberal Democrats have been consistently fighting for the last two years against a damaging deal to leave the EU, but we know that now is the time for every single MP to make their decision on…
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Labour's stealth threat to culture in Newcastle
The Liberal Democrats leader of the Opposition has turned the spotlight on the Labour leadership's attempt to hide plans to end funding for cultural organisations in the city, revealed by the…
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Readings from War Poets to mark the centenary of the end of the Great War
You can find readings from War Poets including the one below, here https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBKQgmAn7FngNQlAy_NnKt0BLqZCz55aY
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Newcastle MPs cave in to whip and fail to oppose tax cuts for better off
Liberal Democrats turn spotlight on Newcastle East MP Nick Brown's role in whipping Labour MPs to abstain in Budget tax cut vote
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Police chief responds to Council questions
"Everyone in Northumbria Police highly values community engagement. It is the best way for issues to be brought to our attention at the earliest opportunity and enable us, together with our partners,…
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Transport operators' response to hate crime
What are public transport operators are doing to support the communities they serve in confronting and reducing hate crime? This is what they are telling Councillors: "Hate crime is not an issue…
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"Inhuman, disrespectful and disgusting" body parts scandal - Lib Dems call for full inquiry
Liberal Democrats Shadow Health Secretary Norman Lamb MP has called for "a full inquiry" into why hundreds of tonnes of human body parts and medical waste from NHS hospitals has been left to rot.
