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Meet the new Sheriff
Congratulations to Cllr David Down, Liberal Democrat councillor for Parklands Ward, today elected Sheriff and Deputy Lord Mayor of Newcastle upon Tyne.
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Updated advice from Northumbria Police
Chief Constable Steve Ashman has now advised Newcastle City Council : Last night the Prime Minister, Theresa May, announced the threat level was raised to CRITICAL - 'an attack maybe imminent'. …
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Our condolences to all those affected by the Manchester tragedy
Newcastle Liberal Democrats note with deep sorrow the recent events in Manchester. The hearts and minds of all the residents of Newcastle are rightly at this time with our friends and neighbours in…
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What do the Liberal Democrats think about animal welfare?
Liberal Democrats believe in the highest standards of animal welfare and, if elected, we would continue to fight for these.
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Vote registration protest
Liberal Democrat Wendy Taylor has sent an emergency protest to the Newcastle Chief Executive and Returning Officer about the lack of prominence on the closure of voting registration at midnight…
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Dementia Tax - another Tory snatch
Liberal Democrats condemn shameful dementia tax If you own your own home, but need long term care in later life, you can forget leaving your home to your family. Conservative manifesto plans mean…
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Celebrating 50 years of public service
Newcastle Liberal Democrats were delighted to invite Cllr Jeremy, Lord Beecham, to a reception tonight to celebrate his 50 years continuous service as a councillor (and latterly in the House of Lords…
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City centre roadworks - impact on buses
Grey Street in the centre of Newcastle will be closed from 7am to 5pm each day from Monday 22nd May 2017 for up to one week to allow renewal of the paving outside the Theatre Royal. Go North…
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How Lib Dems would help young people from nursery to jobs and first home
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Boost for key public service workers' pay under Lib Dem plans : £527 for nurses, £912 for teachers; £471 for police
Liberal Democrats have announced they would end years of pay restraint for nurses, teachers and police by lifting the 1% cap on public sector pay and increases wages in line with inflation.