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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 11h

“We will proudly be lighting the Tyne Bridge and our Civic Centre red on October 16. I’ll be wearing a red tie for the day, and I’d invite people across the city to join me – wear red and support the day.”

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 11h

Council Leader Colin Ferguson said "Newcastle has long supported Show Racism the Red Card, and I’m proud of our reputation as a city that is warm, friendly and welcoming to everyone. We are famously a city of black and white.

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 11h

While Reform-led councils in the region have pulled their support for charity Show Racism the Red Card's annual Wear Red Day on 16 October, we're proud to announce that #Newcastle will be lighting up two of its iconic landmarks to mark the day.

Picture of Newcastle City Council Leader Colin Ferguson with quote "Newcastle has long supported Show Racism the Red Card, and I’m proud of our reputation as a city that is warm, friendly and welcoming to everyone.

We will proudly be lighting the Tyne Bridge and our Civic Centre red on October 16. I’ll be wearing a red tie for the day, and I’d invite people across the city to join me – wear red and support the day.

We are a city of black and white"

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Good luck today to all those taking part in the Great North Run! And thank you to everyone involved - runners, supporters, and all the people who make this great event happen. #Newcastle #GreatNorthRun #GNR26

Good luck! And thank you to all the runners, supporters and volunteers taking part in this year's Great North Run. Liberal Democrats Newcastle upon Tyne

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Today marks 100 days since Colin Ferguson was elected Leader of #Newcastle City Council. Newcastle Liberal Democrats promised you would see a difference in your communities through your front window and we've got started doing exactly that. 100 days in, plenty done, plenty more to do.

Image of Newcastle City Council Cabinet with overlaid text:

100 Days. Getting on with what matters most to residents. Reopened cafés in our parks. More local services staff into weedkilling duties. Backed the end of the late night levy. Started work on new and improved playgrounds. Invested £1 million in pothole repairs. Committed £1 million to housing repairs. Plenty more done, plenty more to do! Liberal Democrats Newcastle upon Tyne

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

#Newcastle Liberal Democrats have called for a Reform UK councillor to apologise for use of a vile trope. The call came after comments made by the councillor during a debate on anti-racism. www.newcastle-libdems.org.uk/news/article...

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Newcastle Liberal Democrats call for Reform UK councillor to apologise for use of vile trope

The call came after comments made by Reform UK councillor during a debate on anti-racism.

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Vikki Slade MP @vikkislademp.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Our Sec of State for Energy was born in Liberia & came to the UK as an asylum seeker with her family This shows what a wonderfully diverse society we live in where people can make it to the top of their chosen sector

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Council this evening endorsed Leader Colin Ferguson's proposal to convene a public meeting to engage directly with the residents of #Westerhope, listen to their concerns, and answer their questions following the submission of a petition regarding concerns over Stamfordham Road. #Newcastle

Image of Council Leader Colin Ferguson with following text:

Motion passed. Council backs our leader's call for public meeting to discuss resident concerns over Stamfordham Road. Newcastle Liberal Democrats.

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Thank you to Stephen and all the team and volunteers who worked so hard to take the Liberal Democrats from 5th to a strong 2nd. And thank you to the near 700 voters who gave us their votes 🙏 🔶

Image of Stephen Kelly with text: Thank you! Stephen Kelly. Taking the Liberal Democrats from 5th to 2nd place in Throckley, Walbottle and Newburn. Share of vote up from 5% to 29% since May 26 election.

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Wishing our wonderful candidate, Stephen Kelly, all the best in Throckley, Walbottle and Newburn in #Newcastle. He and so many volunteers from across the city and region have put in a lot of work (and steps!)

Image of Stephen Kelly with text: Good luck! Stephen Kelly. Liberal Democrats Newcastle upon Tyne

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

#Newcastle has a very special reason to remember Dolly Parton. ❤️📚 While the world will remember a music icon, here in Newcastle her legacy can also be found in the homes of thousands of children through her Imagination Library. Our thoughts are with Dolly’s family and everyone mourning her loss. ❤️

Black and white photo of a seated Dolly Parton

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Council leader Colin Ferguson had backed hospitality venues and called for the end to the Late Night Levy. #Newcastle is just one of two cities outside London that has retained a version of the levy. Now the Lib Dem-led council's licensing committee has agreed that the levy should be revoked.

Text on image reads:

Ending the late night levy

Council Leader Cllr Colin Ferguson has backed hospitality venues and called for an end to the surcharge in Newcastle.

The Lib Dem-led council’s licensing committee has agreed that the levy should be revoked.

"We must make sure we are doing everything we can to protect the incredible hospitality offer Newcastle is famed for."

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

It's by-election week here in #Newcastle and it's clear that Stephen Kelly and the Liberal Democrats are the ones who can stop Reform in Throckley, Walbottle and Newburn... stopreformuk.vote/local/newcas...

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Stop Reform and the Tories in Throckley, Walbottle & Newburn, Newcastle upon Tyne Council

Vote tactically in Throckley, Walbottle & Newburn to stop Reform and the Tories

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Congratulations to everyone across #Newcastle and beyond receiving their GCSE results today! You’ve worked incredibly hard and should be proud of how far you’ve come. Whatever your results, there’s so much still ahead.

Image of young people overlaid with text: "Congratulations on your GCSE results. Liberal Democrats"

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 13/08/2026

Congratulations to every student receiving results today! You’ve worked hard and have every reason to be proud. Whatever your results, this is just the start of many adventures ahead.

Liberal Democrats poster saying "A Level, T Level & B Tech students — Congratulations on your results!" showing three smiling students walking outdoors together, holding notebooks and folders.

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

We're investing in #Newcastle - and parks and green spaces are a priority for the Liberal Democrat Cabinet. Since the election, we have signed off on £1.4m of investment in our parks, reversed park café closures and are addressing bridge closures in Jesmond Dene - and more to come!

Image of Peter Lovatt and following copy: ‎
INVESTING IN OUR PARKS AND GREEN SPACES -
£1.4 million investment in parks signed off in July
- Park cafés re-opened - Addressing bridge closures in Jesmond Dene

"Residents in this city deserve green spaces they can be proud of, and we are excited to work with voluntary groups across the city to maximise the impact we can have."

Peter Lovatt, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods and Local Services

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Why not sign up for an eFocus this weekend? You'll get regular news and updates about your local area in #Newcastle. Find out about what's been reported to your local Lib Dem team and what they've got fixed for you. Sign up here: www.newcastle-libdems.org.uk/your-ward-ef...

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Stephen Kelly is a local lad and the strong voice we need for Throckley, Walbottle and Newburn. "This isn't about politics for me. It's about standing up for the place I grew up." Find out more about Stephen and his plans for the ward: www.newcastle-libdems.org.uk/news/article... #Newcastle

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Meet the candidate: Stephen Kelly for Throckley, Walbottle and Newburn

Local lad Stephen Kelly will be standing for the Liberal Democrats in tjhe ward by-election on Thursday 27 August.

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

It's time to end the #socialcare catastrophe. New analysis by the Liberal Democrats shows that 2695 older people in #Newcastle were denied care in 2024/25, along with 2185 disabled working age adults. Lib Dems want to work across the party divide in order to find a lasting solution to this crisis.

Image reads: End the social care catastrophe. 1. Put family carers front and centre with guaranteed rights for every carer. 2. Universal safety net, including free personal care. 3. Protect people from catastrophic costs.

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

#Newcastle #Pride weekend is nearly here and Newcastle Liberal Democrats want to wish everyone a wonderful time. Do come along to support and celebrate our LGBT+ community in our welcoming and inclusive city. Info about the event can be found on the website: www.newcastlepride.co.uk 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️❤️

Background image of the progressive pride flag, overlaid a photo of Newcastle Civic Centre with Pride flag flying on flagpole. Text reads "Newcastle Liberal Democrats wish everyone a very happy Pride!"

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

We're delighted to announce Stephen Kelly as the Liberal Democrat candidate for next month's Throckley, Walbottle and Newburn by-election in #Newcastle. Stephen is a local lad who wants to get a fair deal for the area and stop Reform. #LibDems #LiberalDemocrat

Picture of candidate, Stephen Kelly and copy reads: "Liberal Democrats candidate announcement - Stephen Kelly - Throckley, Walbottle and Newburn".

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Council Leader, Cllr Colin Ferguson, has unveiled the initial areas of focus for the new Liberal Democrat administration formed after the local elections in May. Investment in grass cutting, potholes, bulky waste collection and youth services has been announced.

Image of Council Leader Colin Ferguson with quote: "We’ve rolled up our sleeves and got on with the job. I want residents to be able to look out their windows and see a noticeable difference in communities.

We have been hard at work since forming an administration and in less than two months we have made huge progress.

Delivering on voter priorities"

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

🏳️‍🌈The Pride Flag is flying proudly above Newcastle Civic Centre. We’re proud to stand up for equality, inclusion and the right for everyone to be themselves. Happy #Pride Month, #Newcastle. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ www.newcastle-libdems.org.uk/news/article...

Pride flag flying on flagpole in foreground; tower of Newcastle Civic Centre in background

Liberal Democrat councillors James Coles, Colin Ferguson, Owen Burbidge, Deborah Burns and Rob Austin at Civic Centre with Pride flag raised at Civic Centre for Pride Month 2026

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LGBT+ Liberal Democrats 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @pluslibdems.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Happy Pride Month, everyone! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ We know there's a lot of work still left to do, and we're still fighting. 💪 Here for you, always. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Newcastle Council Update: The Liberal Democrats and the Green Party agree deal to run Newcastle City Council. The Liberal Democrats will be in charge of the council with a minority administration after securing support from the Green Party. #Newcastle #LibDems

Picture of Colin Ferguson, leader of Newcastle Lib Dem Group, signing agreement with Nick Hartley, Leader of Green Party Group. (Overlaid text is repeat of text post)

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 08/05/2026

Lib Dems WIN 25 councillors in Newcastle 🔶

Campaign graphic celebrating Liberal Democrat local election gains in Newcastle.

The image shows Ed Davey smiling in front of supporters holding orange and black “Liberal Democrats Winning Here” signs.

Large text reads “Liberal Democrats WIN 25 Councillors in Newcastle,” alongside a badge stating the party is the largest on the council.

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 09/04/2026

Liberal Democrats get things done. We don’t do division. We do potholes and police officers, church roofs and clean rivers. We focus on the local issues that matter to you. Vote Liberal Democrat on 7th May.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 31/03/2026

On #TransDayOfVisibility we celebrate trans people and stand with the trans community against hatred and discrimination. To all our trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming members, supporters, friends and followers: We respect you, we value you - today and every day.

A stylised graphic featuring three young people smiling and embracing each other, overlaid with the colours of the transgender pride flag (blue, pink and white).

Text reads “Transgender Day of Visibility”

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

In #Newcastle ,we've been pushing on this issue with our own Stop Sewage Polluting the #Ouseburn campaign. In 2025 alone, there were 87 sewage spills into the Ouseburn, adding up to over 279 hours of sewage dumping. Back our campaign: www.newcastle-libdems.org.uk/campaigns/st...

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

To paraphrase from The Importance of Being Earnest: To lose one candidate may be regarded as a misfortune, to lose five looks like carelessness… It’s no wonder it’s the Lib Dems who are most trusted to run local councils (YouGov, Sep 2025) www.scotsman.com/news/politic...

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Nigel Farage's Reform UK loses its fifth Holyrood candidate

James Glen announced he had withdrawn from the race on social media

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LGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

In the latest edition of the Local Government Association's first magazine Councillor Wendy Taylor talks about planning for healthy places and how councils can lead the next phase of prevention. www.lgafirst.co.uk/features/pla...

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 19/03/2026

Trump's war is sending your bills through the roof. Why are Kemi & Nigel cheering him on?

A visualisation of an inflated Donald Trump floating through the air having broken through the roof of a house.

Next to him is text that reads:
Trump's war
is sending
your bills
through the
roof.

Why are
Kemi & Nigel
cheering
him on?

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Sign our petition to Stop the Burn and get Newcastle recycling again - because Newcastle deserves better. www.newcastle-libdems.org.uk/campaigns/st... #LibDems #recycling

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Stop the Burn - Newcastle upon Tyne Liberal Democrats

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

When the Liberal Democrats ran the council, we were twice awarded most Sustainable (greenest) City in the UK. Now Labour has let down the city and with their backing of the incinerator project on Teesside, our recycling rates will continue to decline.

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

It's official: recycling rates have fallen across councils in the North East. Newcastle's recycling proportion fell by 15% between 2013-13 and 2023-24 - the third biggest drop in the country. (Source: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...)

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Stop the Burn - Newcastle upon Tyne Liberal Democrats

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Lib Dems winning in the North East against both Labour and Reform! Help make the change in #Newcastle as well in May by voting for more Liberal Democrat councillors. Because Newcastle deserves better.

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

National issues can affect all of us at local level too and it's the theme of this week's 60 second survey of the week. What's important to you? Cost of living? Jobs and the economy? Climate change and the environment? Let us know in the survey! www.newcastle-libdems.org.uk/60-second-su...

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60 Second Survey - National Issues - Newcastle upon Tyne Liberal Democrats

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Back our campaign to end the A&E crisis! If you've had an injury, you shouldn't have to wait hours to be seen by a doctor. Yet for too many people in Newcastle, that is now a sad reality. We're calling for a new law to outlaw waits of 12 hours or more. Add your name: www.libdems.org.uk/12hours

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 01/02/2026

Today is the first day of LGBT History Month LGBT+ people have always been part of our societies, but often their stories are hidden and go untold. This month is an opportunity to celebrate those stories and continue to campaign for progress.

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

#Newcastle deserves better than a failing Labour administration, but wherever Reform run councils, they bring chaos, division, broken promises, and reward themselves above serving residents. Newcastle deserves real change but only the Lib Dems can deliver that. www.lbc.co.uk/article/refo...

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Reform council spends £600k on eight free parking spaces for senior councillors | LBC

The majority of staff, who will not be able to use the free parking facilities available to their senior colleagues, will still be expected to pay to park every day

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

In the week that the Labour administration announced the closure of the cafés at Paddy Freeman’s and Exhibition Park, our 60 second survey of the week is all about our local environment. Let us know what's most important to you: www.newcastle-libdems.org.uk/60-second-su...

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60 Second Survey - Local Environment - Newcastle upon Tyne Liberal Democrats

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

• We need investment everywhere. We are campaigning for proper facilities, toilets, and play areas in all areas of the city, not just select spots. #Newcastle #NewcastleDeservesBetter #LibDems

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

• We need a Fair Deal for our parks. Returning management to the Council was supposed to improve standards, not cut facilities. • Commercial mismanagement is costing taxpayers. Losing £200k a year on what should be thriving businesses is unacceptable.

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Anyone who uses our parks knows these are clearly popular spots. If the Council cannot make a café viable in one of the busiest parks in the city, it isn't a failure of demand—it is a failure of management. The Lib Dem view is clear:

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

It is frankly a scandal that the Labour administration has announced the closure of the cafés at Paddy Freeman’s and Exhibition Park. In their announcement today, the Council claims these venues are suffering from "falling demand." We don’t buy it, and we doubt you do either.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 24/01/2026

Only the Liberal Democrats can defeat Reform and the rise of dangerous, populist politics.

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

It's time for another 60 second survey of the week! Community safety is the theme - let us know what is important to you: speeding traffic and road safety, street lighting, anti-social behaviour etc.... www.newcastle-libdems.org.uk/60-second-su...

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60 Second Survey - Community Safety - Newcastle upon Tyne Liberal Democrats

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Take our 60 second survey of the week! Potholes have been in the news this week but why not let us know about the local services that are important to you in this survey: www.newcastle-libdems.org.uk/60-second-su...

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60 Second Survey - Local Services - Newcastle upon Tyne Liberal Democrats

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 13/01/2026

People were rightly furious with the Conservative Party for plunging the NHS into this crisis. Now they are fed up with Labour for letting things get worse on their watch. We must tackle the crisis in A&E.

Ed Davey quote which reads:
Right now, in the corridors of A&E departments across our country, there are thousands of people – sick or injured – lying on trolleys or waiting on plastic chairs. No privacy. No dignity.

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