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Backing Brunswick tip campaign
Liberal Democrats Councillors in the north of Gosforth today showed their support for keeping open the Brunswick tip (Household waste and recycling centre)
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Government caves in on unfair EU citizens fee
Conservative Ministers have bowed to pressure from Liberal Democrats and MPs from across the House and have dropped plans to charge EU citizens £65 per person to register to stay in the UK - several…
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Lords knocks back Brexit deal - Here's what local Peer said
Newcastle voted Remain at the referendum. In the two and a half years since then, debate has continued on the relative merits of possible withdrawal options. That we are still debating these derives…
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Let asylum seekers work after 3 months instead of being supported by taxpayers
Liberal Democrats believe strongly that asylum seekers should be allowed to work while waiting for a decision on their application. It's good for the UK economy and it gives asylum seekers self…
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Massive cop-out on local air quality action risks charges on motorists.
The statement by the three local councils (reproduced in full below) is a massive political cop-out and an abject failure of political leadership on the issue of the dangers of the air quality on our…
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John Appleby is Liberal Democrats candidate for ‘North of Tyne’ Mayor
Following approval by Liberal Democrats members across Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland, John Appleby has been selected as the prospective candidate for the election of a Mayor of the new…
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Bad weather on way - what to do if power cut
Handy number to remember. Ring 105 for information if you have a power cut.
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Liberal Democrats peers lead fight for renters' rights
After pressure from Liberal Democrats Peers, the Government have today announced major concessions on the Tenant Fees Bill.
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Metro fares to rise while controlling Labour calls for freeze elsewhere
One event no-one particularly looks forward to at this time of the year is the announcement of rail fare rises. The annual announcement,which is perhaps more punctual than rail services, is never…
