Gateshead
Ron re-elected Lib Dem Leader in Gateshead
Liberal Democrat Councillor for Low Fell, Ron Beadle, has been re-elected as Leader of the party and Opposition on Gateshead Council.
7 May 2025
UK-India trade deal: Government risks “undercutting” British businesses with “half-baked” national insurance plans
The Indian government has said that the agreed trade deal with the UK has secured an “unprecedented achievement” through negotiating an exemption for Indian workers and their employers from paying national insurance contributions.
7 May 2025
“Win for puffins” – Carmichael welcomes international court ruling on sandeel ban
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today welcomed news that a challenge to UK bans on commercial fishing for sandeels in the North Sea has been dismissed in court.
7 May 2025
Liberal Democrats slam Chancellor’s jobs tax with employees in Southwark facing financial hit of £4,447
Cllr Rachel Bentley has demanded the Chancellor ‘immediately scrap her jobs tax’ as new research revealed that employees in Southwark face an estimated hit of more than £4000.
7 May 2025
Last chance: 'school streets' consultation
Many of you will be aware that the council is currently consulting on a new round of 'school streets', where roads are closed outside of schools at drop off and pickup times, outside a number of schools.
HLD
7 May 2025
Legal Experts express support for Assisted dying bill
Today, Wednesday 7th May, a group of esteemed legal experts have shared their views on Liam McArthur MSP’s Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill with MSPs.
7 May 2025