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...

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

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.

#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...

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...

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.

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

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...

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...

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.

Two sides of the same coin. 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.

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.

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

Planned council tax reforms will impact the poorest in County Durham

"We desperately need a budget that puts growth back into the UK economy." @CalumMillerLD.bsky.social

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.

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...

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...

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

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.

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 ♻️

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.

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...

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.

#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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Conference has begun! Let’s make sure we don’t miss a beat. 🥁

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...

* 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.

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

#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

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

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

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