The Liberal Democrats have released their manifesto ahead of the General Election on December 12. Party leader Jo Swinson unveiled her policies on Wednesday with the main pledge to stop Brexit. The manifesto titled Stop Brexit Build a Brighter Future was revealed to supporters in Camden promising to “stop Brexit […]
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Green Party will not stand in North of Tyne mayoral election
The Green Party have announced that they will not be putting forward a candidate for the North of Tyne Mayoral elections, citing costs and the democratic merit of the election as reasons. Of the other parties, Jamie Driscoll defeated Nick Forbes, leader of Newcastle City Council, to become the Labour […]
Sunderland City Council to increase council tax by 3.99% in upcoming budget
Sunderland City Council are set to increase council tax by 3.99% in tomorrow’s budget. The move is to be opposed by Sunderland’s Conservatives who propose a 1.99% increase instead. Leader of the Conservative group, Councillor Robert Oliver, said: “Sunderland Conservatives will be opposing the 3.99% council tax rise proposed by the […]
Newcastle MP slams plans for a North East regional mayor
A former government minister has spoken out against the upcoming Mayor for the North East. Speaking at an event in Newcastle campaigning against a regional mayor, Newcastle East MP, Nick Brown, claimed that the proposed Devolution Agreement is not fair to the region and thinks the people of the North […]