Manor Park Lib Dems 🔶

Lib Dems call for 5% VAT cut for pubs and restaurants The party also wants to axe the renewables levy from bills, funded by a windfall tax on big banks.

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.

Rachel Reeves to lift two-child benefit cap in November’s budget Officials exploring options to change rule that affected 1.7 million children in Great Britain last year

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...

Council refuses to share full bullying investigation as final cost confirmed The total cost has risen to almost £80,000

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.🇬🇧

Love over hate: Newcastle unites at Grey’s Monument "We don’t need to be reminded of where we live, that’s what a football strip is for"

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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.

Balance the BBC The BBC is our national broadcaster, people expect and deserve balanced news coverage.

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

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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.

Many thanks to our Neighbourhood Police for taking the time to meet with Manor Park residents to discuss the issues with which they are most concerned. This kind of engagement is much appreciated.

Residents say proposals will not stop 'inconsiderate' school run parking Residents of Newton Road in High Heaton are fed up of parents and sixth-formers parking on dropped kerbs outside their homes and block access to driveways

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Mockup cheque from The British Taxpayer to pay The Taliban £267,000,000, signed by Nigel Farage. Headline reads "Reform's Taliban Tax". Photo of Nigel Farage laughing.

Nigel Farage and the Reform Party’s Taliban Tax means sending hundreds of millions of taxpayers' money to an oppressive regime that British soldiers fought and died to defeat.

Proud to stand alongside our Ukrainian residents and friends to commemorate Ukrainian IndependenceDay. May Newcastle always be a City of Sanctuary 🇺🇦

Lovely afternoon in the sun at #newcastlemela ☀️☀️ Great food, great music, great people!

Both at national level, and here in Newcastle, Lib Dems are campaigning to clean up our rivers and coastlines. Jude Browne, our candidate for the #SouthJesmond by-election is fighting Ouseburn sewage pollution - you can get involved in the campaign here: www.newcastle-libdems.org.uk/campaigns/st...

A yellow labrador and black labrador sat on a rug in kitchen, looking up to camera, both wearing a Liberal Democrat rosette on their collars.

Can we call it #WalkiesWednesday 🐶? With just over a week to go the #SouthJesmond by-election, Jude and the Lib Dem team (including her two dogs here!) are continuing to meet and listen to residents - a vote for the Lib Dems means you will get a councillor who will work all year round for you...

Councillors Colin Ferguson and Deborah Burns and also Brendan Stubbs from ALDC canvassing on streets of South Jesmond, holding Jude Browne calling cards.

One week to polling day! We're still talking to residents and knocking on doors - as a vote for Jude Browne and the Liberal Democrats on August 14th is a vote for the best local champion for #SouthJesmond who will work all year round for you and never take our area for granted. #Newcastle

Deborah visited Woodlands Pre-School today to celebrate 10 (yes, 10!) years of high quality early years provision. It’s a wonderful space for local families, and it was great to see some now grown-up ‘alumni’ enjoying their memories! ❤️🥳☀️👏

Enjoyed a day out in #southjesmond with our fabulous candidate, Jude Brown ☀️☀️
#newcastledeservesbetter

Plea for 'fairer' deal as £21.8m Newcastle student council tax gap emerges Councillors have complained that university cities like Newcastle should not be forced to take on a major financial burden as a result of student exemptions from council tax

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