"Labour have already failed Six Tests on Brexit", say Liberal Democrats
The Liberal Democrats have highlighted six tests that the Labour party have already failed on Brexit, in response to Keir Starmer's speech today.
5 Apr 2017
National News
Good luck to Sunderland City of Culture bid
Too often Newcastle and Sunderland are perceived as rivals in the North East and even at loggerheads over many issues. Newcastle Liberal Democrats are proposing a chance for us to come together and give whole-hearted support to the Sunderlan culture bid, which if successful will be of benefit to the entire region and not just to the City of Sunderland - and may show that at times we have common interests and priorities Tomorrow night at the Newcastle City Council meeting, Councillor Faulkner will propose that : Council notes that Sunderland is one of the bidding cities to be UK City of Culture 2021 and expresses its strong hope that the city makes the shortlist, due to be announced in May, and goes on to be the successful bidder. Success for Sunderland would establish it as a significant centre for arts, heritage and culture, attracting millions of pounds into the local economy through investment in the arts and an increase in visitors and jobs. It would kick-start a four year period of growth, innovatio
4 Apr 2017
Shepway's Kent County Council Liberal Democrat Candidates Announced
The Shepway Liberal Democrats have nominated candidates for all six of the Shepway divisions for the 4th May 2017 elections to Kent County Council. Nominations were submitted and accepted on Friday 31st March.
4 Apr 2017
Beware of Bogus Trading Standards Officer
Kent County Council Trading Standards are warning the public to be aware of a bogus 'Trading Standards Officer' who has recently called at a resident's home in Kent.
4 Apr 2017
Major benefits changes this month
· Child Tax Credits and Universal Credit family amount worth £545 a year removed
4 Apr 2017
Joan Hepple to stand for Lib Dems in Marsh House
Darwen Liberal Democrats have selected local Marsh House resident Joan Hepple to fight the Marsh House Ward Town Council by-election on 4 May. Local people will have 3 votes at theis election; one for the Borough Council and two for the Town Council. Joan will be joining Paul Browne (for the Borough Council) and Simon Hugill (for the Town Council).
4 Apr 2017