Newcastle Lib Dems
@newcastlelibdems.bsky.social
The Bluesky home of Newcastle upon Tyne Liberal Democrats.
Website: https://www.newcastle-libdems.org.uk/
Promoted by Newcastle Liberal Democrats, 1 Vincent Square, SW1P 2PN.
Website: https://www.newcastle-libdems.org.uk/
Promoted by Newcastle Liberal Democrats, 1 Vincent Square, SW1P 2PN.
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:
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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:
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60 Second Survey - Local Services - Newcastle upon Tyne Liberal Democrats
www.newcastle-libdems.org.uk
January 16, 2026 at 6:57 PM
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...
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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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.
We must tackle the crisis in A&E.
January 13, 2026 at 10:54 AM
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.
We must tackle the crisis in A&E.
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Two sides of the same coin.
Don't let Trump's America become Farage's Britain.
Don't let Trump's America become Farage's Britain.
January 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Two sides of the same coin.
Don't let Trump's America become Farage's Britain.
Don't let Trump's America become Farage's Britain.
Newcastle Liberal Democrats are very sorry to pass on the news that former long-serving Blakelaw and Jesmond councillor Gerry Keating has passed away. Gerry was first elected as a Tyne & Wear County Councillor in 1981.
December 31, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Newcastle Liberal Democrats are very sorry to pass on the news that former long-serving Blakelaw and Jesmond councillor Gerry Keating has passed away. Gerry was first elected as a Tyne & Wear County Councillor in 1981.
Newcastle's Labour administration had to admit to running up nearly £10m of extra costs above budget this year, the largest deficit in at least the last ten years.
Lib Dems would deliver credible plans for transformation of services facing cost pressures - we've done it before and can do it again.
Lib Dems would deliver credible plans for transformation of services facing cost pressures - we've done it before and can do it again.
December 20, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Newcastle's Labour administration had to admit to running up nearly £10m of extra costs above budget this year, the largest deficit in at least the last ten years.
Lib Dems would deliver credible plans for transformation of services facing cost pressures - we've done it before and can do it again.
Lib Dems would deliver credible plans for transformation of services facing cost pressures - we've done it before and can do it again.
Newcastle's Labour-led council is backing a new waste incinerator in Teeside. It will mean that less of your rubbish will be recycled than now and more carbon emissions. Sign the petition now to back our campaign to Stop The Burn!
www.newcastle-libdems.org.uk/campaigns/st...
#stoptheburn #recycling
www.newcastle-libdems.org.uk/campaigns/st...
#stoptheburn #recycling
December 13, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Newcastle's Labour-led council is backing a new waste incinerator in Teeside. It will mean that less of your rubbish will be recycled than now and more carbon emissions. Sign the petition now to back our campaign to Stop The Burn!
www.newcastle-libdems.org.uk/campaigns/st...
#stoptheburn #recycling
www.newcastle-libdems.org.uk/campaigns/st...
#stoptheburn #recycling
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Planned council tax reforms will impact the poorest in County Durham
Reform vote to raise council taxes for the poorest in County Durham
Planned council tax reforms will impact the poorest in County Durham
northeastbylines.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Planned council tax reforms will impact the poorest in County Durham
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November 26, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance. We honour trans and non-binary lives lost to violence. We stand in solidarity with trans and non-binary people everywhere. Your lives matter, your voices matter, and your stories matter.
November 20, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance. We honour trans and non-binary lives lost to violence. We stand in solidarity with trans and non-binary people everywhere. Your lives matter, your voices matter, and your stories matter.
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Liberal Democrat Councillor Dr Wendy Taylor, Chair of the LGA’s Health and Wellbeing Committee, said “Public health is central to prevention and early intervention in health and social care, and to the successful delivery of the NHS 10-year plan."
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November 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Liberal Democrat Councillor Dr Wendy Taylor, Chair of the LGA’s Health and Wellbeing Committee, said “Public health is central to prevention and early intervention in health and social care, and to the successful delivery of the NHS 10-year plan."
www.local.gov.uk/about/news/r...
www.local.gov.uk/about/news/r...
Frustrated by Labour’s flip-flopping on vital school transport provision for pupils with SEN? So are we. Group Leader Colin Ferguson, writes in @northeastbylines.co.uk about the dangers of inconsistency in policy for services users and council finances.
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/transpo...
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/transpo...
Newcastle’s flip-flopping on SEN transport cuts fails families and city finances
Councils must start delivering user-centred transformation of key services urgently, now, delivering meaningful efficiencies before financial pressures force their hand
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Frustrated by Labour’s flip-flopping on vital school transport provision for pupils with SEN? So are we. Group Leader Colin Ferguson, writes in @northeastbylines.co.uk about the dangers of inconsistency in policy for services users and council finances.
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/transpo...
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/transpo...
We'll be doing our bit here in #Newcastle too - #NewcastleDeservesBetter than the ailing and failing Labour administration and we are best placed to stop Reform and provide the council with the leadership it needs.
Fantastic result in Bromsgrove, congratulations to Sam Ammar and the local team!
Across the country, it’s the Liberal Democrats who are taking the fight to Reform and winning 💪
Across the country, it’s the Liberal Democrats who are taking the fight to Reform and winning 💪
Bromsgrove South (Worcestershire) Council By-Election Result:
🔶 LDM: 51.9% (+20.3)
➡️ RFM: 33.4% (-1.5)
🌳 CON: 11.3% (-5.8)
🌹 LAB: 3.4% (-4.1)
No GRN (-5.5) or Ind (-3.4) as previous.
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Reform.
Changes w/ 2025.
🔶 LDM: 51.9% (+20.3)
➡️ RFM: 33.4% (-1.5)
🌳 CON: 11.3% (-5.8)
🌹 LAB: 3.4% (-4.1)
No GRN (-5.5) or Ind (-3.4) as previous.
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Reform.
Changes w/ 2025.
October 31, 2025 at 11:34 AM
We'll be doing our bit here in #Newcastle too - #NewcastleDeservesBetter than the ailing and failing Labour administration and we are best placed to stop Reform and provide the council with the leadership it needs.
Labour have refused to back local fundraising efforts to see much needed improvements to a well used and much loved playground in Gosforth, #Newcastle
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Labour Refuse to Back Community Efforts to Improve Gosforth Central Park Playground
As Newcastle City Council announces its largest parks investment in years, the local Labour-cabinet has still refused to back our community-led fundraising drive at Gosforth Central Park.
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October 30, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Labour have refused to back local fundraising efforts to see much needed improvements to a well used and much loved playground in Gosforth, #Newcastle
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With an ally of Nigel Farage pleading guilty to taking bribes for making pro-Russian statements, it’s clear we need an in-depth investigation into Russian money in our politics.
Today I asked the Prime Minister whether he would back an investigation.
Today I asked the Prime Minister whether he would back an investigation.
October 29, 2025 at 1:36 PM
With an ally of Nigel Farage pleading guilty to taking bribes for making pro-Russian statements, it’s clear we need an in-depth investigation into Russian money in our politics.
Today I asked the Prime Minister whether he would back an investigation.
Today I asked the Prime Minister whether he would back an investigation.
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Great to see @tomgordonld.bsky.social raising the challenge with incineration as a means of dealing with #waste.
We've got to #minimise waste at source and increase #recycling ♻️
We've got to #minimise waste at source and increase #recycling ♻️
🔥 Incinerators – Landfill is disastrous, but burning waste isn’t the long-term answer. We must cut waste at the source, end single-use packaging, and boost recycling.
🧵3/3.
🧵3/3.
October 28, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Great to see @tomgordonld.bsky.social raising the challenge with incineration as a means of dealing with #waste.
We've got to #minimise waste at source and increase #recycling ♻️
We've got to #minimise waste at source and increase #recycling ♻️
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Nigel Farage insists racism has no place in his party. But Sarah Pochin’s racist comments tell a different story.
He must withdraw the whip or admit that Reform tolerates blatant racism.
He must withdraw the whip or admit that Reform tolerates blatant racism.
October 26, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Nigel Farage insists racism has no place in his party. But Sarah Pochin’s racist comments tell a different story.
He must withdraw the whip or admit that Reform tolerates blatant racism.
He must withdraw the whip or admit that Reform tolerates blatant racism.
Mike once again showing what electing a Liberal Democrat councillor can do - making a material difference to the ward, and working all year round for its residents. #Newcastle #Ouseburn
Happy Councillor.
Back in March a van driver reversed into the "Give Way" sign on Stannington Grove.
I reported it, and have chased up, several times.
Pleased to see, in late October, that it's been replaced.
If you elect any Councillor, elect one who works year round and is persistent! 🤣🤣
Back in March a van driver reversed into the "Give Way" sign on Stannington Grove.
I reported it, and have chased up, several times.
Pleased to see, in late October, that it's been replaced.
If you elect any Councillor, elect one who works year round and is persistent! 🤣🤣
October 26, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Mike once again showing what electing a Liberal Democrat councillor can do - making a material difference to the ward, and working all year round for its residents. #Newcastle #Ouseburn
Another great set of council results across the country for the Lib Dems - voters recognise that a Liberal Democrat councillor will work hard all year round for residents. www.markpack.org.uk/175800/lib-d...
Lib Dem gains from Labour, Conservative and independent as Reform lose everywhere
Gains for the Liberal Democrats from Labour, Conservative and independent in council by-elections as the Greens fails surge, again.
www.markpack.org.uk
October 24, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Another great set of council results across the country for the Lib Dems - voters recognise that a Liberal Democrat councillor will work hard all year round for residents. www.markpack.org.uk/175800/lib-d...
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This is pretty disappointing. It's been promised for years, and the technology clearly exists, because it is in operation elsewhere.
I recently witnessed how easy tap on / tap off and capped daily fares made using public transport in Switzerland.
I recently witnessed how easy tap on / tap off and capped daily fares made using public transport in Switzerland.
It had been hoped that an upgraded Pop smart ticket system would be launched across the Metro, Shields Ferry, buses and some trains this autumn
Metro Pop card expansion delayed as transport boss issues contactless update
Metro Pop card expansion delayed as transport boss issues contactless update
www.chroniclelive.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 6:49 AM
This is pretty disappointing. It's been promised for years, and the technology clearly exists, because it is in operation elsewhere.
I recently witnessed how easy tap on / tap off and capped daily fares made using public transport in Switzerland.
I recently witnessed how easy tap on / tap off and capped daily fares made using public transport in Switzerland.
#Newcastle Deserves Better than the current Labour administration and certainly deserves better than the empty promises and chaos of Reform. Newcastle Liberal Democrats have the experience and will work hard all year round to deliver for residents.
Opposition councillors have told Byline Times that Kent Reform is now so “desperate” for ideas on what to cut to make the upcoming budget add up, that it is now arranging brain-storming sessions with opposition parties
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Reform Council Asks Opposition for Help Making Cuts After ‘Desperate’ Search for Savings Falls Short
Exclusive: Nigel Farage's struggling flagship Kent administration is now reaching out to other parties, after failing to identify the millions of pounds in savings they promised
bylinetimes.com
October 23, 2025 at 1:09 PM
#Newcastle Deserves Better than the current Labour administration and certainly deserves better than the empty promises and chaos of Reform. Newcastle Liberal Democrats have the experience and will work hard all year round to deliver for residents.
Wishing a happy and peaceful Diwali to all those celebrating in our wonderful city of Newcastle upon Tyne.
October 20, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Wishing a happy and peaceful Diwali to all those celebrating in our wonderful city of Newcastle upon Tyne.
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Farage again blames “the endless eastward expansion of NATO” for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Even when he’s playacting at being tough on Putin, he can’t resist repeating Kremlin talking points.
Even when he’s playacting at being tough on Putin, he can’t resist repeating Kremlin talking points.
October 17, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Farage again blames “the endless eastward expansion of NATO” for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Even when he’s playacting at being tough on Putin, he can’t resist repeating Kremlin talking points.
Even when he’s playacting at being tough on Putin, he can’t resist repeating Kremlin talking points.
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The Council of Europe has warned that the UK gov’s treatment of trans people may breach human rights law.
This must be a wake up call.
We’ve seen an increase in hostility towards trans in recent years.
Everyone deserves dignity, safety, & respect - that includes trans people.
This must be a wake up call.
We’ve seen an increase in hostility towards trans in recent years.
Everyone deserves dignity, safety, & respect - that includes trans people.
October 14, 2025 at 9:58 AM
The Council of Europe has warned that the UK gov’s treatment of trans people may breach human rights law.
This must be a wake up call.
We’ve seen an increase in hostility towards trans in recent years.
Everyone deserves dignity, safety, & respect - that includes trans people.
This must be a wake up call.
We’ve seen an increase in hostility towards trans in recent years.
Everyone deserves dignity, safety, & respect - that includes trans people.
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The cowardice, or incompetence, of the British government on Elon Musk is incredible.
We have the power to stop him interfering in our politics - we just need to do it.
We have the power to stop him interfering in our politics - we just need to do it.
Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, aka ”Tommy Robinson,” says Tesla CEO Elon Musk is paying his legal bills.
Robinson says Musk is paying his legal costs in counterterrorism trial
Far-right activist accused of refusing to give his mobile phone pin to police
www.ft.com
October 14, 2025 at 10:08 AM
The cowardice, or incompetence, of the British government on Elon Musk is incredible.
We have the power to stop him interfering in our politics - we just need to do it.
We have the power to stop him interfering in our politics - we just need to do it.
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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.
From the artists and sportspeople, to the scientists and medics who save our lives.
Thank you for making our country what it is today.
October 1, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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.
From the artists and sportspeople, to the scientists and medics who save our lives.
Thank you for making our country what it is today.