Liberal Democrats highlight that Newcastle has been part of anti-racism for over 250 years - call for all-party debate at City Council
Newcastle is a city of hope and sanctuary. We have always welcomed people fleeing violence and persecution.

Newcastle is a city of hope and sanctuary. We have always welcomed people fleeing violence and persecution.
The Liberal Democrat Opposition has reacted with incredulity to Newcastle City Council's non-apology for the John Dobson Street bus lane camera debacle, and renewed their calls for an enquiry into…
"Ministers must take immediate action to save jobs and livelihoods as the true economic impact of Covid-19 comes to light", the Newcastle Liberal Democrats lead on business and jobs, Cllr Robin…
The Liberal Democrats member on the North of Tyne Combined Authority's Overview and Scrutiny Committee has called on the North of Tyne Mayor to make a public statement in his capacity as chair of the…
The Liberal Democrats Opposition in Newcastle has renewed calls for transparency about the Council's COVID-19 Rescue Loan Fund, as news emerged that the Crowne Plaza Hotel in the Stephenson Quarter…
"The announcement of change England's planning laws to allow new homes and hospitals to be granted automatic permission to be built reveals that once again Ministers are not serious about solving the…
Newcastle Liberal Democrats Opposition councillors have reacted with alarm to the Council's announcement that, with other North East authorities, they plan to plough £2.1bn into an Energy-from-Waste…
England has had the highest excess mortality across Europe in the first half of 2020, according to the latest data from the Office of National Statistics - and Scotland is the 3rd worst too.…
Thank you West Indies cricket team for restoring some semblance of normality to the English summer. You've been isolated for a long time because of the virus precautions, with very little opportunity…
"Where was the plan? We demand an immediate independent inquiry on lack of preparedness and to learn lessons for the future", Cllr Colin Ferguson, who speaks for Newcastle Liberal Democrats on…