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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
Lib Dems question inspections of flyover
Gateshead Lib Dems question inspections of 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
Gateshead
Government making no promises on Gateshead Flyover as minister visits a month after closure
Labour roads minister Lilian Greenwood saw the closed A167 flyover on Thursday, but big questions remain about the crumbling structure's future
17 Jan 2025
Gateshead
Gateshead Lib Dems call for meeting with regional mayor over Gateshead flyover.
Gateshead Lib Dems call for meeting with regional mayor over Gateshead flyover.
23 Dec 2024
National Focus
Education, Children & Schools
Certainty for Ukrainian Children Living in the UK
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, thousands of Ukrainian children have found safety in the UK – but many still face uncertainty, disruption, and trauma. They deserve security, stability, and the chance to thrive.
LS
by Lisa Smart
22 Sep 2025
Health, Care & the NHS
Never Again: Justice for Contaminated Blood Victims
The contaminated blood scandal is one of the gravest injustices in NHS history. We must honour victims with recognition, dignity, and compensation – and ensure no one ever suffers from such injustice again.
JBF
22 Sep 2025
Home Affairs
Improving Access To Justice
Years of Conservative cuts have hollowed out the legal aid system, leaving millions without access to timely legal advice. Our new policy will legal aid a guaranteed right, ensure no one is left without help.
BM
22 Sep 2025