Newcastle upon Tyne Liberal Democrats

Working and winning for Newcastle

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Cllr John Shipley, leader of Newcastle City Council

The Liberal Democrats are proud to have been in control of Newcastle upon Tyne City Council since 2004. In that time, we have cut waste and contained council tax rises, overseen improvements in educational achievement and spent more on the services people say they want, such as community safety, street cleaning, recycling and the environment.


SUCCESS FOR GP SURGERY CAMPAIGN

Thu 10th Jul 2008

Two GP practices have agreed to set up a new doctor's surgery in Lemington.

The local Lib Dems are campaigning to bring a GPs surgery to Lemington (photography: Rod Minchin)

MP HENDERSON SIDES WITH PHONE GIANTS AGAINST LOCAL COMMUNITIES, SAYS RON BEADLE

Wed 9th Jul 2008

The Liberal Democrats have launched a stinging attack on Newcastle North MP Doug Henderson for siding with phone company giants rather than residents in a row over the power of communities to stop inappropriately sited phone masts.

HALL BELIEVES NEWCASTLE IS A CITY FOR PEACE

Wed 9th Jul 2008

Newcastle Euro-MP Fiona Hall has written to the Mayor of Newcastle, Councillor David Wood, to express support for the Newcastle City for Peace initiative, the aim of which is to achieve understanding and respect for all Newcastle's people and communities.

LIB DEMS CALL FOR GOVERNMENT TO ALLOW COUNCILS TO ACQUIRE UNSOLD NEW HOMES TO HELP TACKLE HOUSING CRISIS

Tue 8th Jul 2008

Newcastle Liberal Democrats have welcomed a call by Lib Dem Shadow Chancellor Vince Cable to allow councils to acquire new houses standing unsold by house builders.

NORTH EAST LABOUR MPs VOTE AGAINST GREATER AUDITING OF EXPENSES

Fri 4th Jul 2008

North East Liberal Democrat campaigners have expressed shock and disappointment after it emerged that 14 of the 28 Labour MPs in the region voted against proposals to implement a tougher regime of auditing of MP's expenses.

MP HENDERSON ACCUSED OF HYPOCRISY OVER POST OFFICES

Wed 2nd Jul 2008

LABOUR MP Doug Henderson has been accused of hypocrisy after fighting to save local post offices in Newcastle while backing the controversial closure programme at Westminster.

LIB DEMS FIGHT LOCAL POST OFFICE CLOSURES

Tue 1st Jul 2008

Newcastle Liberal Democrats have vowed to fight against the nine Post Office closures in the city.

Newcastle North Parliamentary spokesman Ron Beadle (far right) with Newburn councillors Mike Curthoys and Mike Lynch outside Walbottle Post Office, which is set to close (photography: Rod Minchin)

'BOYCOTT ROGUE LICENSEES', says Beadle

Mon 9th Jun 2008

A top Liberal Democrat is calling for pubs and off licences caught selling alcohol to under age drinkers to have their licences immediately removed.

LIBERAL DEMOCRATS IN NEWCASTLE BACK CARERS' WEEK

Mon 9th Jun 2008

Ron Beadle, Liberal Democrat prospective parliamentary candidate for Newcastle North, has given his backing to Carers' Week, to show support for the thousands of local residents who care for dependent relatives and friends.

Ron Beadle backing carers' week (photography: Ron Beadle)

Have your say on Lemington's health services

Thu 5th Jun 2008

Lemington residents are being urged to have their say on the future of health services locally.

GP SURGERY BREAKTHROUGH

Wed 4th Jun 2008

The campaign to set up a GPs surgery in Lemington has taken a leap forward. Health bosses have short-listed Lemington as a possible location for a new health centre or doctor's surgery.

The local Lib Dems are campaigning to bring a GPs surgery to Lemington (photography: Rod Minchin)

LIB DEMS TO MAKE 'PARLIAMENTARY GAINS'

Fri 9th May 2008

The Liberal Democrats would win all three Parliamentary seats in Newcastle if this year's local election results were repeated at the next general election, new analysis shows.

LIB DEMS STRENGTHEN GRIP ON NEWCASTLE

Fri 2nd May 2008

The Liberal Democrats tightened their grip on Newcastle City Council by winning even more seats from Labour in this year's local elections.

Lib Dem group leader John Shipley (centre) with six of the new Lib Dem councillors (photography: Rod Minchin)

Buses shock for Newcastle primary school - Councillors taking action

Sat 12th Apr 2008

Walkergate Liberal Democrat councillors have expressed their shock today that Go North East are sending buses past a busy primary school. They are concerned about the dangers to children arising from this decision.

Newcastle Lib Dems Launch 2008 Manifesto

Wed 9th Apr 2008

Newcastle Liberal Democrats today launched their Manifesto for the local elections on May 1st.

Newcastle Lib Dem Councillors and Candidates, April 2008
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Newcastle Upon Tyne Central General Election Result

Turnout: 35920 (53%)

45.1%
 
Labour: 16211 (−9.9%)
34%
 
Liberal Democrat: 12229 (+12.3%)
16%
 
Conservative: 5749 (−5.3%)

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Newcastle Upon Tyne North General Election Result

Turnout: 38444 (68%)

50%
 
Labour: 19224 (−10.1%)
31.7%
 
Liberal Democrat: 12201 (+12.3%)
15.7%
 
Conservative: 6022 (−4.7%)

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Newcastle Upon Tyne East & Wallsend General Election Result

Turnout: 31678 (51%)

55.1%
 
Labour: 17462 (−8%)
31.2%
 
Liberal Democrat: 9897 (+11.6%)
11.1%
 
Conservative: 3532 (−0.7%)

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