Gateshead Liberal Democrats
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Demand better for Gateshead!
This account is promoted by Ron Beadle on behalf of Gateshead Liberal Democrats, c/o 21 Beaconsfield Avenue Low Fell NE9 5XT.
This account is promoted by Ron Beadle on behalf of Gateshead Liberal Democrats, c/o 21 Beaconsfield Avenue Low Fell NE9 5XT.
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Last week, I was told that the Government has effectively ruled out extending the Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act to cover tradespeople's tools. This is simply not good enough.
November 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Last week, I was told that the Government has effectively ruled out extending the Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act to cover tradespeople's tools. This is simply not good enough.
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Lib Dems to force vote on creating new customs union with EU
Lib Dems to force vote on creating new customs union with EU
Ed Davey’s party believes the move is the best way to ‘turbocharge’ economy, rather than tax rises
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November 21, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Lib Dems to force vote on creating new customs union with EU
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Our 2026 Fund Her Grants are open! 🙌💰
Standing for election shouldn’t depend on the size of your bank balance!
But too often, it does. We are trying to change that.
Find out more & apply for our Fund Her grants here 👉 www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her
Standing for election shouldn’t depend on the size of your bank balance!
But too often, it does. We are trying to change that.
Find out more & apply for our Fund Her grants here 👉 www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her
November 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Our 2026 Fund Her Grants are open! 🙌💰
Standing for election shouldn’t depend on the size of your bank balance!
But too often, it does. We are trying to change that.
Find out more & apply for our Fund Her grants here 👉 www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her
Standing for election shouldn’t depend on the size of your bank balance!
But too often, it does. We are trying to change that.
Find out more & apply for our Fund Her grants here 👉 www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her
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Today is #AskHerToStand Day 🌟
So, go on, you already know who she is, go on and ask her 👍
@5050parliament.bsky.social
So, go on, you already know who she is, go on and ask her 👍
@5050parliament.bsky.social
November 21, 2024 at 6:07 PM
Today is #AskHerToStand Day 🌟
So, go on, you already know who she is, go on and ask her 👍
@5050parliament.bsky.social
So, go on, you already know who she is, go on and ask her 👍
@5050parliament.bsky.social
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There are 650 MPs, and I’m only the 660th woman ever elected.
Ask Her to Stand Day marks the 1918 law that first allowed women to stand for Parliament.
We’ve come far, but there’s more to do.
Find out more: 5050parliament.co.uk/sign-up-to-s...
#AskHerToStand @5050Parliament
Ask Her to Stand Day marks the 1918 law that first allowed women to stand for Parliament.
We’ve come far, but there’s more to do.
Find out more: 5050parliament.co.uk/sign-up-to-s...
#AskHerToStand @5050Parliament
November 21, 2025 at 7:45 AM
There are 650 MPs, and I’m only the 660th woman ever elected.
Ask Her to Stand Day marks the 1918 law that first allowed women to stand for Parliament.
We’ve come far, but there’s more to do.
Find out more: 5050parliament.co.uk/sign-up-to-s...
#AskHerToStand @5050Parliament
Ask Her to Stand Day marks the 1918 law that first allowed women to stand for Parliament.
We’ve come far, but there’s more to do.
Find out more: 5050parliament.co.uk/sign-up-to-s...
#AskHerToStand @5050Parliament
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More of the country turning into Reform-Lib Dem contests
More of the country turning into Reform-Lib Dem contests
Another pair of council by-elections showing how parts of the country are, at local level at least, turning into a new two-party system.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
More of the country turning into Reform-Lib Dem contests
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Rachel Reeves admits Brexit has damaged the economy but won’t take the steps needed to fix it.
Lib Dems have a plan to rebuild Britain’s trade with the EU and boost growth.
Lib Dems have a plan to rebuild Britain’s trade with the EU and boost growth.
November 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Rachel Reeves admits Brexit has damaged the economy but won’t take the steps needed to fix it.
Lib Dems have a plan to rebuild Britain’s trade with the EU and boost growth.
Lib Dems have a plan to rebuild Britain’s trade with the EU and boost growth.
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The River Cherwell is one of many sites at risk due to organised criminals dumping mountains of illegal waste.
The Environment Agency must clean up this mess and the National Crime Agency must crack down on this scourge.
The Environment Agency must clean up this mess and the National Crime Agency must crack down on this scourge.
November 19, 2025 at 1:16 PM
The River Cherwell is one of many sites at risk due to organised criminals dumping mountains of illegal waste.
The Environment Agency must clean up this mess and the National Crime Agency must crack down on this scourge.
The Environment Agency must clean up this mess and the National Crime Agency must crack down on this scourge.
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Liberal Democrat Councillor Dr Wendy Taylor MBE, Chair of the LGA's Health and Wellbeing Committee, has responded to the DHSC announcement on the reintegration of NHS England and restructuring of Integrated Care Boards.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Liberal Democrat Councillor Dr Wendy Taylor MBE, Chair of the LGA's Health and Wellbeing Committee, has responded to the DHSC announcement on the reintegration of NHS England and restructuring of Integrated Care Boards.
www.local.gov.uk/about/news/l...
www.local.gov.uk/about/news/l...
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Congratulations to all the winners at the LGIU Councillor Awards last night, especially to Innovator of the Year Award winner Alex Ehmann and Community Champion Award winner Harry Boparai.
There was Special Mention for Councillor Bridget Smith in the Leader of the Year Award.
There was Special Mention for Councillor Bridget Smith in the Leader of the Year Award.
November 19, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Congratulations to all the winners at the LGIU Councillor Awards last night, especially to Innovator of the Year Award winner Alex Ehmann and Community Champion Award winner Harry Boparai.
There was Special Mention for Councillor Bridget Smith in the Leader of the Year Award.
There was Special Mention for Councillor Bridget Smith in the Leader of the Year Award.
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In case you missed it, earlier this week Liberal Democrat Councillors Carl Cashman, Mike Ross and Jim Millard had a letter printed in the Guardian about Labour’s multi-billion-pound developer give away being a betrayal of local communities
www.local.gov.uk/lga-libdem-g...
www.local.gov.uk/lga-libdem-g...
The Guardian - Letters to the Editor
Labour’s multi-billion-pound developer give away is a betrayal of local communities
www.local.gov.uk
October 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM
In case you missed it, earlier this week Liberal Democrat Councillors Carl Cashman, Mike Ross and Jim Millard had a letter printed in the Guardian about Labour’s multi-billion-pound developer give away being a betrayal of local communities
www.local.gov.uk/lga-libdem-g...
www.local.gov.uk/lga-libdem-g...
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The voices of trans people must be heard in Parliament.️ I’ve urged full scrutiny of EHRC’s guidance, which risks undermining their rights. Lib Dems call on the Government to protect everyone fairly and ensure people aren’t excluded from safe facilities or public life.
October 24, 2025 at 12:36 PM
The voices of trans people must be heard in Parliament.️ I’ve urged full scrutiny of EHRC’s guidance, which risks undermining their rights. Lib Dems call on the Government to protect everyone fairly and ensure people aren’t excluded from safe facilities or public life.
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Our democracy is too precious to be a plaything for foreign tech barons.
Elon Musk doesn’t care about the British people or our rights. He only cares about himself and his ego.
Elon Musk doesn’t care about the British people or our rights. He only cares about himself and his ego.
September 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Our democracy is too precious to be a plaything for foreign tech barons.
Elon Musk doesn’t care about the British people or our rights. He only cares about himself and his ego.
Elon Musk doesn’t care about the British people or our rights. He only cares about himself and his ego.
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Very sad to hear of the passing of Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent. Her kindness, service and love of music inspired so many, from her charitable work to her years teaching music.
My thoughts are with the Royal Family as they mourn her loss.
My thoughts are with the Royal Family as they mourn her loss.
September 5, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Very sad to hear of the passing of Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent. Her kindness, service and love of music inspired so many, from her charitable work to her years teaching music.
My thoughts are with the Royal Family as they mourn her loss.
My thoughts are with the Royal Family as they mourn her loss.
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If Keir Starmer thinks a reshuffle will solve anything he is learning the wrong lessons from the calamity Conservatives.
He needs to grab the bull by the horns and confront the real issues, not just move people around the cabinet table.
He needs to grab the bull by the horns and confront the real issues, not just move people around the cabinet table.
September 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
If Keir Starmer thinks a reshuffle will solve anything he is learning the wrong lessons from the calamity Conservatives.
He needs to grab the bull by the horns and confront the real issues, not just move people around the cabinet table.
He needs to grab the bull by the horns and confront the real issues, not just move people around the cabinet table.
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"I fear we could have a situation where Trump comes to our country, is honoured with a lavish dinner at one of our finest palaces, yet no one reminds him that he has the power to stop the horrifying starvation, deaths and captivities in Gaza."
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
August 29, 2025 at 7:02 PM
"I fear we could have a situation where Trump comes to our country, is honoured with a lavish dinner at one of our finest palaces, yet no one reminds him that he has the power to stop the horrifying starvation, deaths and captivities in Gaza."
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
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Liberal Democrats have written to the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation to call for a review into legislation that led to mass arrests last weekend under terror laws simply for holding signs.
August 24, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Liberal Democrats have written to the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation to call for a review into legislation that led to mass arrests last weekend under terror laws simply for holding signs.
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We must get online safety right! Lord Clement Jones and I have written a letter to the Secretary of State regarding our concerns about the implementation of the Online Safety Act, calling for a cross-party committee from both Houses of Parliament to ensure effective implementation.
August 5, 2025 at 5:19 PM
We must get online safety right! Lord Clement Jones and I have written a letter to the Secretary of State regarding our concerns about the implementation of the Online Safety Act, calling for a cross-party committee from both Houses of Parliament to ensure effective implementation.
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Could it be you? New vacancy listed on Lib Dem website: Campaigns Assistant for the Westmorland, Furness and Eden Liberal Democrats and Tim Farron MP
Campaigns Assistant for the Westmorland, Furness and Eden Liberal Democrats and Tim Farron MP
Westmorland, Furness & Eden Liberal Democrats are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated person to play a key role in the lead up to the campaign to retain control of Westmorland & Furness council...
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July 29, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Could it be you? New vacancy listed on Lib Dem website: Campaigns Assistant for the Westmorland, Furness and Eden Liberal Democrats and Tim Farron MP
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This week the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill was published.
The Bill will make provision about combined authorities, combined county authorities, the Greater London Authority, local councils, police and crime commissioners…
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The Bill will make provision about combined authorities, combined county authorities, the Greater London Authority, local councils, police and crime commissioners…
www.linkedin.com/posts/lga-li...
This week the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill was published. | LGA Liberal Democrat Group
This week the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill was published.
The Bill will make provision about combined authorities, combined county authorities, the Greater London Authority, loca...
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July 12, 2025 at 7:59 AM
This week the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill was published.
The Bill will make provision about combined authorities, combined county authorities, the Greater London Authority, local councils, police and crime commissioners…
www.linkedin.com/posts/lga-li...
The Bill will make provision about combined authorities, combined county authorities, the Greater London Authority, local councils, police and crime commissioners…
www.linkedin.com/posts/lga-li...
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The fate of the Labour Government’s Welfare Reform Bill features heavily in today’s press releases, whilst the health of NHS Scotland is being questioned… www.libdemvoice.org/1-july-2025-...
1 July 2025 - today's press releases
FIRS scheme has a “China-shaped hole”, say Lib Dems
Welfare concessions: Govt should “put this bill out of its misery”
Davey: Welfare Bill
www.libdemvoice.org
July 1, 2025 at 9:39 PM
The fate of the Labour Government’s Welfare Reform Bill features heavily in today’s press releases, whilst the health of NHS Scotland is being questioned… www.libdemvoice.org/1-july-2025-...
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Now more than ever, we must stand up for core liberal values—equality, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.
Join us in defending these values: http://libdems.org.uk/join
Join us in defending these values: http://libdems.org.uk/join
November 13, 2024 at 5:42 PM
Now more than ever, we must stand up for core liberal values—equality, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.
Join us in defending these values: http://libdems.org.uk/join
Join us in defending these values: http://libdems.org.uk/join
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Do you want to see Councils have a statutory climate duty? There isn't much time to respond to the consultation as @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social writes. The deadline is tomorrow (11th June) at 11:45 am. www.libdemvoice.org/urgent-why-w...
URGENT: Why we need a statutory climate duty for councils
As Liberal Democrats, we know the climate crisis is one of the defining challenges of our time. Councils have a crucial role in meeting it, whether it’s retrofitting homes, investing in active and pub...
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June 10, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Do you want to see Councils have a statutory climate duty? There isn't much time to respond to the consultation as @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social writes. The deadline is tomorrow (11th June) at 11:45 am. www.libdemvoice.org/urgent-why-w...
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81 years ago today, the heroes of D-Day showed extraordinary bravery and sacrifice.
We owe our freedom to their courage that day.
We will never forget them.
We owe our freedom to their courage that day.
We will never forget them.
June 6, 2025 at 9:40 AM
81 years ago today, the heroes of D-Day showed extraordinary bravery and sacrifice.
We owe our freedom to their courage that day.
We will never forget them.
We owe our freedom to their courage that day.
We will never forget them.
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Vehicle theft is being ignored, and now the Government wants to cut police funding.
Communities deserve better and victims deserve justice.
Communities deserve better and victims deserve justice.
June 6, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Vehicle theft is being ignored, and now the Government wants to cut police funding.
Communities deserve better and victims deserve justice.
Communities deserve better and victims deserve justice.