The Government failed to guarantee the reopening of schools in September in the House of Commons this week. Newcastle Liberal Democrats Spokesperson for Ckkr Christine Morrissey said:
It is with the deepest sorrow that we announce the death of our friend and colleague Anita Lower. She will be sorely missed by many in local government, in Newcastle and further afield, and by her…
During the House of Commons debate on the Trans-Pacific Partnership , which will increase GDP by only 0.017%,the Liberal Democrats' Spokesperson for Trade Sarah Olney MP urged the Government to…
The Liberal Democrats in Parliament have called on the Government to scrap visa fees for all foreign veterans and currently serving personnel in the UK Armed Forces.
The proposed revisions to scheduled timetables on the East Coast Main Line will reduce direct services and connectivity to other major Northern cities and are a cause for genuine concern for the…
HM Treasury has suppressed access to sick pay for furloughed workers, it has been reported. "It is staggering that at a time when the country is being asked to make enormous sacrifices the Chancellor…
Today the High Court ruled that the Government acted unlawfully over their awarding of a £560,000 Covid contract. After the verdict, Liberal Democrats Spokesperson for Home Affairs Alistair…
Workforce burnout across the NHS and social care has reached an emergency level according to the Health and Social Care House of Commons Select Committee. Newcastle Liberal Democrats Spokesperson…
The Government has announced an aspiration to uphold employment rights and plans a new 'workers' watchdog. Newcastle Liberal Democrats Spokesperson for Business, Cllr Robin Ashby, said:
This Carers Week the Liberal Democrats in Newcastle and nationally are calling on the Government to provide emergency funding to give carers a break from dramatically increased caring…
