Gateshead
Take children out of poverty
Jonathan Aibi said “The child benefit cap means families don't get financial support for more than two children. It is unfair and cruel.
4 Sep 2024
Win for Residents and Local Businesses as Council U-Turns on Borough Market Road Closure
Residents and local businesses in Borough Market have won a lengthy dispute with the council, as it reverses its decision to permanently close Stoney St to vehicles. The compromise was brokered by local Lib Dem Cllrs
4 Sep 2024
Lib Dems say “Stop the Winter Fuel Payments cut”
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has announced his party is tabling a motion to block the government’s proposed cut to Winter Fuel Payments this week.
4 Sep 2024
Cut in Winter Fuel Payment will hit 45,000 pensioners in Bromley
The Liberal Democrats are asking the Labour Government to rethink their proposals to means test the Winter Fuel Payment which will impact over 45,000 local pensioners in Bromley.
4 Sep 2024
Tim Farron asks Prime Minister to commit to A66 upgrade
During Prime Minister’s Questions this afternoon, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron urged Keir Starmer to commit to the planned £1.3bn upgrade of the A66 between Penrith and Scotch Corner.
4 Sep 2024
Grenfell Tower report: Govt must act with urgency
Responding to the findings of the final Grenfell Tower report from the public inquiry, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey MP said:
4 Sep 2024