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Press release on the Autumn Statement.
Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget
17 Nov 2022
Sewage in our Rivers
The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.
14 Sep 2022
Yellow Ribbon protest at Coop decision to sell Oakfield Rec
About one hundred people attended the yellow ribbon protest on Oakfield Recreation ground today (Saturday, 15 November 2014). The Cooperative Group can be left in no doubt about what local residents think of their plans to sell the site off for development.
15 Nov 2014
Why Jewish members have resigned from Newcastle's Holocaust Memorial Day Working Group
Jackie Slesenger: Harmonious race relations are being damaged and may take years to repair The former Lord Mayor of Newcastle on why Jewish members have resigned from the city's Holocaust Memorial Day Working Group Auschwitz in Poland On November 6 this newspaper published a letter from Labour Party activist, N.Brodin, which attacked Maureen Lipman for denouncing Ed Miliband's policy on Israel.
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15 Nov 2014
Royal British Legion Riders Take Mayor's Wreath to Belgium
Royal British Legion Riders visited Borough Hall last week to be presented with a wreath by Mayor Dave Hodgson on behalf of...
15 Nov 2014
£16 million boost for Newcastle primary schools, announces Lib Dem Schools Minister
Disadvantaged primary school pupils in Newcastle are set to benefit from a £15.97 million to boost attainment, the Liberal Democrats have announced.
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15 Nov 2014
Ashlawn Road Development: Rugby needs answers says Baroness Walmsley
Liberal Democrat peer, Baroness Joan Walmsley, visited the site of the proposed Ashlawn Road Development and spoke to local residents today.
14 Nov 2014
Labour admits Coalition law on Social Value is working so well, implementation is being expanded
At the meeting of Newcastle upon Tyne City Council last week, Cllr Greg Stone asked the responsible Labour Councillor what contracts have been let under auspices of the 2012 Public Services (Social Value) Act introduced by the Coaltion Government, and how is the implementation being monitored? Although he didn't get a direct answer, it's obvious from what was said in reply that the new law is yielding worthwhile benefits for the people of Newcasrle upon Tyne
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14 Nov 2014