Farage: whining if net migration goes up; whining if net migration goes down

It is so embarrassing that it has taken nearly a decade for a British minister to say this, a statement of the absolute bloody obvious

Following the monthly surgery at High Heaton library, Greg, Deborah and Doreen were out speaking to residents. Topics today were mainly pavements, parking and potholes. Thanks to everyone who shared their views

Hmm. Close the cafés, make the staff redundant, then reopen with a new operator? That wouldn't be an attempt to get around TUPE Regulations would it?

If you're driving, or trying to get the number 1 bus around Heaton this evening, allow plenty of time for your journey. Warwick Street currently closed in both directions due to a serious multi vehicle crash.

Matt Goodwin and the end of England: How one man's career explains our public life iandunt.substack.com/p/matt-goodw...

I'm fuming, but not allowed to say why. So if you're up for a bit of fun, follow these bread crumbs: In the same week where Newcastle City Council has announced the closure of the cafes in two of its Parks. BBC News share.google/jPiuhhnYvC6d... Cont.

I for one am looking forward to the Reform electorate's reaction to a manifesto commitment to ditch the pensions triple lock, drop the winter fuel allowance entirely, and spend the savings on tanks

Enjoyed speaking to residents about local issues this weekend 😊

Good grief, thought I might have to wait a couple of days before having to break out a meme. Andrew Rosindell quits Tories and defects to Reform UK - BBC News share.google/SU5KvDxWhuAQ...

Donald Trump threatens 10% tariffs on UK and Nigel Farage who has positioned himself as the president's best mate in Britain drops out of a much promoted interview on the BBC. Strange. Almost like the two things are connected.

How many times do we need to point this out? By appeasing the far right, you do not weaken it. You strengthen it. While weakening your own position. There's a vast amount of academic research showing this. But Labour will not listen. www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...

Shame Labour abstained

Really pleased that @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social colleagues Pauline and Rob are raising this.

Finally someone says it.

Date for your Festive Diary! Ouseburn Farm Lights Switch On: Thursday 27th November 2025 🐏 Animal feeding⁠ 🍷 Mulled wine ⁠ 🍵 Hot chocolate⁠ 🥧 Mince pies⁠ 🎶 Festive songs⁠ 💡Lights switch on at 4.30pm 🤫 Maybe even a special guest...?

There's an in person consultation event at Ouseburn Community Centre this Thursday 20th November from 2-6pm. We're particularly interested in hearing from kids, or parents of kids about their play experience. I'll be there after work, and if you can't make it, there's still the online form.

Well, this is a suitably brutal takedown of Labour’s shameful policy and rhetoric www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Final stop of the day, attending a Climate rally to watch my Ward Colleague, Gareth Kane speak about the progress we are making on the Global Day of Action for Climate Justice. #StopTheBurn

Planting our wildflower meadow in Paddy Freemans park - can’t wait to see the results next year 🌺 🌼🪻

Great to see my @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social colleague getting nationwide recognition for their work.

Grateful to colleagues at Newcastle City Council for acting quickly and removing some offensive #graffiti that I reported from the Sandyford Road underpass below the Central Motorway in #Jesmond. Obviously no before photo this time round 😜

Oh for god’s sake. People may as well vote Reform UNLESS you offer them an alternative. Quite sickening to see a Labour government kowtowing to the Farage brigade like this. Lib Dems are the real antidote to Reform 💛💛💛

Deborah, Doreen and Greg at Cochrane Park sports ground discussing Saturday morning traffic issues. Everyone is keen to find a solution that works for local residents

Love being reminded to do this every year. It's a win/win all round

Wow, what a surprise. Hopefully by the time of next year's all up elections in Newcastle, voters will have realised that the only thing you can rely on Reform to actually do, is not deliver on their election manifesto.

This was one of the main thrusts, albeit not the inspiration, for my Notice of Motion to Newcastle City Council last week. democracy.newcastle.gov.uk/documents/s2... Unfortunately, despite cross party support from the opposition, the Labour Party voted against delivering on their own strategy🤷

Elon Musk is deliberately using his platform to poison our politics and divide our country. It's time for the government to wake up to the threat he poses to our democracy.

We heard from a resident at Full Council tonight, about the challenge of getting around our City. I've asked for dropped kerbs in our Ward, but have been told the budget is managed centrally, and Officers decide on priorities. I've asked for sight of that programme, but it's never been forthcoming

Leftists everywhere are winning elections and rising in polls by refusing to pander on the right on migrant rights, trans rights, Palestinian freedom etc. Let these lessons sink in, I beg

I was pleased to be able to lead this Call In. Although the original Delegated Decision report was confidential, someone leaked most of the numbers to the press; Cost of heavily-delayed Newcastle leisure centre jumps to predicted £40m | Chronicle Live share.google/pQ62iynAJ9fa... Cont.

GB News losing their mind over the fact we just defeated Farage and Reform.

Really important piece

I think this sums it up…

Yup.

If racism has no place in his party, then Nigel Farage should prove it by withdrawing the whip from Sarah Pochin immediately.

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! 🤣🤣

Fantastic morning with my Ward Colleague and dozens of other #volunteers sowing #wildflower seeds to expand the #wildflower #meadow at the City Stadium. Thanks to Wild Intrigue for organising and the Ouseburn Way for the additional funding. Can't wait to see what comes up in the Spring.

Fantastic morning out in #Shieldfield with Dwellbeing on a #Community #LitterPick. Absolutely inspiring to see what a difference a small group can make when they work together.

Bizarre decision 🫤

'Get rid of the migrants or I'll become a migrant' is quite the argument

People who have come to the United Kingdom legally, played by the rules and made it their home do not need to “go home”. This is their home. I've written to Kemi Badenoch to give her the chance to reject these divisive calls from her frontbencher Katie Lam.

The Labour run Council are continuing to propose deep cuts to services, under a Labour Government, packed full of Labour MPs and a Labour Treasury. Pleased they pulled this proposal, but they can't hide from why they keep having to propose it. And the impact it has on those families.

Residents "We dislike the big advertising screen on Northumberland Street" Council "gotcha, loud and clear, we get it, will take that on board for the new designs for Northumberland Street" Everyone "why are they multiplying?"

Then fix it.

Saturday’s walkabout in the ward highlighted a few ongoing issues. We’ve been assured this overgrowth will be dealt with soon! 🔸🔸🔸

Following on from the success of the creation of (I think) Newcastle's biggest #wildflower meadow at the City Stadium, Wild Intrigue are extending it. Thanks to funding from the Ouseburn Way project. www.facebook.com/share/p/14KB... Lots of opportunities for residents to get involved #Volunteer

The council has drafted two extensions to Residential Parking Zones in High Heaton. Maps below show streets included in the plans. Formal consultation has closed, but councillors will be out in the affected streets on Saturday afternoon (2-4pm) if you wish to share your views on the RPZ.