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Press release on the Autumn Statement.

Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget

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.

Alan Beith, former NE Lib Dem MP, introduced into House of Lords supported by Newcastle's John Shipley

"Dirty buses"- Labour's local failure to take action

Opposition Lib Dems ask why Tyne & Wear council leaders haven't bid for Government funds to reduce bus emissions

Welcoming a diverse culture

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Welcoming a diverse culture

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WE should be highly sceptical od air strikes against Syria

There is a famous saying by Albert Einstein I am sure you are all familiar; "The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results." And now we contemplate another military intervention in the Middle East…

Tim Farron writes We need a holistic approach to eliminate domestic violence once and for all

Today (Wednesday) is the Comprehensive Spending Review and all eyes will be on The Chancellor. However, it is also the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, marking an issue that affects all of us in the UK and across the globe. Here in the UK domestic violence continues to be a horrific, often hidden scar on our society. Websites such as Counting Dead Women are a terrible reminder of the human cost of violence against women. Figures show that one in four women will suffer domestic abuse in their lifetime and two women are killed by partners each week. It is incomprehensible to me that more isn't being done to eliminate this abhorrent crime.