Jesmond
Gerry Keating steps down as Jesmond councillor
Long serving councillor and campaigner retires due to ill health
31 Jul 2024
News
Newcastle - Citywide
Chancellor Signals Challenges for Tyneside, Lib Dem Group Leader Warns
The new Labour Government has not taken long to ditch a message of hope for one of cold, hard realities, the Leader of the Newcastle Liberal Democrat Group, Cllr Colin Ferguson, has warned.
30 Jul 2024
Newcastle - Citywide
Local MPs vote against lifting two child benefit cap
An open letter to Newcastle’s MPs about Commons vote to scrap two child benefit cap, supported by Liberal Democrats but defeated by Labour. The cap is one of the biggest contributors to financial hardship in local families.
27 Jul 2024
Newcastle - Citywide
Parliamentary team receives visit from new MP
Newly elected MP for Harrogate & Knaresborough Tom Gordon (a former Newcastle City Council) visited the City to share winning tips with the Newcastle Liberal Democrats Parliamentary team Aidan King, Mark Ridyard and Ali Avaei
20 Jul 2024
Jesmond
Jesmond Residents' Survey Launched
Let us know your views on local issues
20 Jul 2024
Newcastle - Citywide
Liberal Democrats on Newcastle City Council call for two child benefit cap to be scrapped
Labour refused during the General Election campaign to scrap the two child benefit cap. Cllr Christine Morrissey told Labour Councillors : It's about time the UK rethought its approach on child poverty & larger families to ease pressure on the poorest
16 Jul 2024
Newcastle - Citywide
Newcastle flies the flag for England - thanks to the Liberal Democrats
Following an approach from Cllr Thom Campion (Liberal Democrats) to the Lord Mayor, the Civic Centre has flown the England flag for the Euro24 semis and final today.
14 Jul 2024
Newcastle - Citywide
Labour votes down pavements improvement demand
The Liberal Democrats brought a motion to Newcastle City Council this week on the state of our pavements and the injuries local people are sustaining from trip hazards. Labour Councillors, apparently anxious to watch football on TV, voted it down We said:
12 Jul 2024
Newcastle - Citywide
The all-change General Election - over to you
As the General Election campaign comes to an end, and voters prepare to make their choices, Liberal Democrats candidate Ali Avaei says voters across Newcastle are “ready for change” and that all their candidates in the city are fighting for every vote.
3 Jul 2024
Newcastle upon Tyne
A Fair Deal for our Armed Forces and veterans
After witnessing local companies sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant at a ceremony organised by Asian Business Connexions (pictured), Robin Ashby, who is the Liberal Democrats Armed Forces Champion in Newcastle, praised the proposals in the manifesto
1 Jul 2024
Newcastle Central & West
Liberal Democrats: The Choice for Peace and Justice
As the 2024 General Election draws near, voters in Newcastle Central & West have a crucial decision to make. The Liberal Democrats have consistently demonstrated a commitment to justice, peace, and progressive values, standing on the right side of history
30 Jun 2024
Newcastle upon Tyne
Liberal Democrats working together
The three candidates for the Liberal Democrats in Newcastle - * Ali Avaei - Central and West * Mark Ridyard - East and Wallsend * Aidan King - North working together during the General Election campaign
29 Jun 2024