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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 7d

October is Black History Month - a time to celebrate the enormous contributions Black people have made and continue to make to our country.

From the artists and sportspeople, to the scientists and medics who save our lives.

Thank you for making our country what it is today.

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 8d

The Liberal Democrats have led on seeking to get to the bottom of this. We have called for transparency, accountability, and lessons learned for over a year now. #Newcastle #NewcastleDeservesBetter www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...

Council refuses to share full bullying investigation as final cost confirmed

The total cost has risen to almost £80,000

www.chroniclelive.co.uk

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 9d

Current and potential businesses deserve better from Newcastle's Labour-run council. #Newcastle deserves better. In 2026, vote Liberal Democrat in Newcastle so you get a council which works for both residents and businesses. #NewcastleDeservesBetter

Mike Cookson 🔶 🇪🇺🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @mikecookson.bsky.social · 10d

One of these shop units at St Ann's is available to rent.

The Council Property Team don't seem to want to let you know.

There's no "To Let" board, on the shop front, nor on the busy road.

They're relying on interested parties finding the details on page 33.

www.newcastle.gov.uk/sites/defaul...

Colour photo of a shop front, a bright blue shutter and a black sign above. There's no "To Let" board though.

A colour photo of the rear elevation, facing Crawhall Road. There's no "To Let" board here either.

Page whatever of a PDF, buried in the Council website, with all the details of the unit that's available to rent.

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Mike Cookson 🔶 🇪🇺🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @mikecookson.bsky.social · 10d

You can still sign the @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social petition, www.newcastle-libdems.org.uk/campaigns/st...

If you want a City that #recycles more, you need to vote for change.

Stop the Burn - Newcastle upon Tyne Liberal Democrats

www.newcastle-libdems.org.uk

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 10d

Nigel Farage is pushing Trump’s dangerous anti-science agenda in the UK. It’s irresponsible and wrong.

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Trumpacetamol, backed by Nigel Farage

Take twice daily with a cup of misinformation.

Side effects include: Raging conspiracy fever, science derangement syndrome and contagious misinformation

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 12d

Ming Campbell was a dedicated public servant and a true Liberal giant.

His principled leadership opposing the Iraq War was a mark of his morality, courage and wisdom.

But more than that, he was an incredibly warm and caring friend and colleague.

We will miss him terribly.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 13d

Nigel Farage is on the side of Elon Musk, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. Liberal Democrats are on the side of the British people.

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 14d

"To them, we say: the Liberal Democrats, and all who agree with us across political divides, stand with you and support you, now and long into the future.”

Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 14d

"That brand of politics should not be acceptable locally or nationally.

“There might be residents in our city who are concerned and fearful, unsure how the weekend will go and whether they will be safe.

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 14d

“It was the correct decision to cancel Advance UK’s booking in light of public safety concerns arising from their gathering, but their apparent intention to give an opportunity to Tommy Robinson to sow division, spread fear, and encourage hate should put them beyond the pale.

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 14d

Cllr Colin Ferguson, Leader of the Opposition, has responded to the news that the planned Advance UK conference will not be going ahead in the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Saturday 27 November.

“Far right agitators have no place in #Newcastle. They do not represent our great city’s values or its people.

Councillor Colin Ferguson, looking seriously at camera, wearing a Lib Dem rosette.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 15d

If you are fed up with the two old parties letting you down.

If you are scared of the rise of racism and extremism.

If you believe in decency, tolerance and the rule of law.

Join us.

Because we believe in the British people.

We love our country.

And together, we can change it for good.

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 16d

Colin said, “It was great to join so many people at Elswick Park this morning to enjoy a walk to school. Encouraging children to be healthy and active from a young age is vital to promoting good habits that last a lifetime. Thanks for inviting me along!”

Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 16d

Colin Ferguson, Leader of the Lib Dem Group in #Newcastle, joined children, parents, staff and the Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social mascot, Strider, at the Hawthorn Primary Walk to School this morning.

Colin Ferguson pictured in front of Hawthorn Primary School with the Living Streets mascot, Strider.

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 18d

Conference has begun!

Let’s make sure we don’t miss a beat. 🥁

Ed Davey, Edward Morello, Vikki Slade and Anna Sabine play drums at a Liberal Democrat rally with confetti falling around supporters holding signs.

Ed Davey smiles and raises a band leader’s baton above his head

Ed Davey and Edward Morello play drums together at a Liberal Democrat rally.

Ed Davey smiling and holding some drums at a Lib Dem rally, with a large Union Jack flag in the foreground.

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 20d

Local Labour MPs voted against a Lib Dem plan to expand free bus travel for disabled residents.

The amendment, tabled by @tomgordonld.bsky.social, would have removed all time restrictions on disabled people using their bus passes.

www.newcastle-libdems.org.uk/news/article...

Picture of a bus stop with text overlaying where the advertising hoarding would be saying "Labour MPs voted against Fairer Travel for Disabled People.

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Mike Cookson 🔶 🇪🇺🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @mikecookson.bsky.social · 21d

* It's not invisible. It's a reminder of a time when the @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social used to run the Council.

We introduced on street recycling bins, which have now disappeared.

Newcastle deserves better, and there's only one team who've a proven track record of running this Council.

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deborah burns 🔶 @deborahburns.bsky.social · 21d

Media coverage matters. The BBC is a trust anchor in this country and it is vital that the undue prominence of Reform does not continue. Sign our petition: www.libdems.org.uk/bbc

Balance the BBC

The BBC is our national broadcaster, people expect and deserve balanced news coverage.

www.libdems.org.uk

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 22d

#Newcastle Labour has announced that they are proceeding with the Tees Valley Waste Incinerator despite the vote by Council to withdraw and focus on #recycling instead. You can support our campaign to Stop the Burn here: www.newcastle-libdems.org.uk/campaigns/st...

#StopTheBurn

Stop the Burn - Newcastle upon Tyne Liberal Democrats

www.newcastle-libdems.org.uk

Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 25d

The seasons may be changing, but our commitment to getting out there delivering leaflets and knocking on doors carries on! Thanks to our councillors and activists in today's action day in northwest #Newcastle #WinningHere

Lib Dem councillors and activists collecting leaflets from a car, looking and smiling at camera

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 27d

The ECHR is a British creation that protects all.

It's shocking that other parties such as the Tories and Reform talk about leaving it, rewriting it or watering it down, Liberal Democrats stand firm

Ed Davey Text Quote Graphic.

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The European Convention on Human Rights is a British creation that protects all our basic rights and freedoms. Children, disabled people, survivors of domestic abuse, victims of horrible crimes - everyone.

While other party leaders talk about leaving it, rewriting it or watering it down, Liberal Democrats stand firm.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 28d

Suicide Prevention Week is a reminder to stand together and treat mental health seriously.

Yet Reform dismiss it, showing no grasp of the reality families face.

Lib Dems will always lead the fight to treat mental health with the respect we do physical health.

@eddavey.libdems.org.uk

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Newcastle Lib Dems @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social · 29d

Final part 4/4 of Wendy's message

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