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Gateshead
Flyover checks were 'almost weekly' - leader
A council leader has said he should have been "more clear" about checks to a flyover shut on safety grounds.
28 Feb 2025
Gateshead
Focus - Chowdene - February/March 2025
Local News and action - Council says sorry on multiple subjects!
1 Feb 2025
Gateshead
Lib Dems question inspections of flyover
Gateshead Lib Dems question inspections of flyover
27 Jan 2025
Gateshead
Gateshead Council's opposition Lib Dems have posed further questions over historic inspections of the closed flyover
Gateshead Council leader defends 'proper stewardship' of A167 flyover.
27 Jan 2025
Gateshead
Keir Starmer refuses to commit to Tyne Bridge's final £6m of restoration funding
The Prime Minister blamed his Conservative predecessors for leaving 'unforgivable' gaps in transport spending plans which have threatened the Tyne Bridge repairs project.
21 Jan 2025
National Focus
Universities & Skills
From Local Roots to Global Reach: A Liberal Vision for Universities
British universities are a world-leading export and an engine for innovation, but today, the sector is at a breaking point. Liberal Democrats have passed a new plan to deliver a fairer deal for students and graduates and secure the future of the sector.
IS
by Ian Sollom
14 Mar 2026
Economy & Business
Revitalising Town Centres and High Streets
Liberal Democrats are committed to building town centres that inspire pride for generations to come. It is time to stop ignoring the decline of our high streets and breathe new life into them as vibrant hubs for the future.
DC
14 Mar 2026
Crime & Policing
Preserving Trial by Jury
The right to a trial by jury has been a cornerstone of our democracy for over 800 years. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new plan to tackle court backlogs without scrapping juries.
JBF
14 Mar 2026