Another Saturday out in the ward talking to residents. The sunshine was an added bonus ☀️☀️☀️
Thanks to everyone who spoke with us. Concern about our parks and green spaces was a common theme - it’s one of our top priorities if we secure control of the council this May #VoteLibDem
We reported the loose trail trim equipment in the playground on Red Hall Drive on Thursday. Pleased to say it has been fixed already - just in time for a sunny weekend ☀️☀️☀️☀️😊
We were out in the ward again this Saturday - thanks to all those residents who took the time to talk to us. Your Lib Dem Focus Team are always on hand if you need us!
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
Enjoyed speaking to residents about local
issues this weekend 😊
It’s time to chainsaw the Brexit red tape and end the cost of living crisis. Labour MPs should back our plan for a new customs union.
A screenshot of an online news article with the headline: "Labour voters want Starmer to ditch Brexit red lines and rejoin EU customs union instead of raising taxes." The sub-headline states that "Some 67 per cent of 2024 Labour voters back rejoining the customs union instead of raising taxes, a new poll shows."
This is wake-up call for Labour MPs. 👋
Vote for our EU customs union bill on Tuesday so we can start to undo the damage done by Brexit.
Really pleased that @newcastlelibdems.bsky.social colleagues Pauline and Rob are raising this.
A customs union to cut the red tape & cut the cost of living, overlaid on images of an import dock, a stack of paperwork and a pile of UK £5 notes.
A customs union is the best way turbocharge our economy and tackle the cost of living.
Those MPs who agree with us should vote to back our bill on a customs union tomorrow.
Planting our wildflower meadow in Paddy Freemans park - can’t wait to see the results next year 🌺 🌼🪻
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 💛💛💛
Our hospitality sector is on its knees & many people feel it's unaffordable to go out to a restaurant or pub.
That’s why we @libdems.org.uk are calling on the Government to cut VAT by 5% in the Budget - to boost footfall, support local businesses and inject life back into our hospitality sector. 🍽️🍻
Daisy Cooper, "If we're going to have an honest conversation about tax, let's also have an honest conversation about growth"
"Brexit has been a disaster for this country"
"Brexit has wrapped up small businesses in red tape"
"For growth.. A UK-EU Customs Union"
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
Saturday’s walkabout in the ward highlighted a few ongoing issues. We’ve been assured this overgrowth will be dealt with soon! 🔸🔸🔸
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.
Some positive news. My @libdems.org.uk colleagues and I along with child poverty campaigners and charities have been calling for the two-child benefit cap to be scrapped for some time. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
The Liberal Democrats have led on seeking to get to the bottom of this. We have called for transparency, accountability, and lessons learned for over a year now. #Newcastle #NewcastleDeservesBetter www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
Unlike Farage, we're proud of Britain.
Britain has problems that need fixing, but we must never forget our strengths, our people and our values.
They are what make this country special.🇬🇧
Three Lib Dem Councillors at the Newcastle Unites counter protest
Photo of part of the CME slip road
Same photo showing how many individual repairs have been done
Close up
Newcastle gets £50m to tackle potholes but needs more - BBC News share.google/CN79OpAkHTgV...
I think I've found most of the 50 potholes they claim to be "fixing" each day.
There's 30 on this one patch on the slip road off the Central Motorway alone 🤣
"I'd like Government contracts with Tesla to be cut and ended."
Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey calls for the Government to block Tesla contracts after Elon Musk told protesters to “fight back or die” and that “violence is coming” at a rally this weekend.
#Newsnight
"What is happening in Gaza is a genocide. And the President of the United States, who wants a Nobel Peace Prize, is doing nothing to stop it."
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
The @libdems.org.uk have become the first major UK party to recognise Israel's genocide in Gaza.
Thank you @eddavey.libdems.org.uk for your courage and leadership, as Starmer and Labour continue to look away.
#GazaGenocide.
I’m old enough to remember when Conservative Party leaders believed in law and order.
Media coverage matters. The BBC is a trust anchor in this country and it is vital that the undue prominence of Reform does not continue. Sign our petition: www.libdems.org.uk/bbc
Ed Davey Tweet Quote Graphic: TEXT: Appalled by the violent scenes of police being attacked at the Tommy Robinson rally today. Those responsible should face the full force of the law. These far right thugs do not speak for Britain.
It’s appalling to see police officers come under attack at the Tommy Robinson rally. Those involved should be held accountable through the full force of the law.
IMAGE: A GLASS CUP OF WATER TEXT INSIDE GLASS: 1IN5 STRUGGLED TO PAY THEIR WATER BILL LAST YEAR
Bill payers are being penalised for the failure of water companies to invest well and provide a good service for customers and the environment.
This cannot go on.
