Ex-LibDem Cllr, Ouseburn Ward, Newcastle 2004-2018 & 2019-2026. Promoted by GKane, 157 Stratford Rd, NuT, NE6 5AS
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Gareth Kane LD retweeted
Shocked and bloody angry I think... it takes more than that to shake me.
I may be a woman, but I'm not the snowflake here.
Exclusive:
Nigel Farage's "physical altercation" during the State Opening of Parliament was with the Lib Dem MP Caroline Voaden - and has caused an major row between Reform and the Lib Dems.
Lib Dem sources say Voaden was left "shocked and shaken" after he "shoved" her to secure a place in the procession of MPs to the King's Speech.
Video from the Commons Chamber that day shows Farage and Voaden making their way down from their benches together.
Voaden reported the incident to the Serjeant at Arms and says Farage was asked to apologise - but hasn't.
A Reform spokesman denies any wrongdoing by Farage, saying "it was the Lib Dem MPs being aggressive towards Nigel". Lib Dems say that is "utter nonsense"
Farage said yesterday that the "physical altercation" was the reason he didn't put up a fight to be in the Chamber for the Budget after his prayer card to save a space was removed.
He said he thought that after the row with Voaden, it was "better to avoid conflict".
But in a further twist, a Commons spokesman says Farage's card was only removed because it didn't have a date stamp, which are required to reserve a spot.
Top work by @hope_sapphire here:
telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/10…
Gareth Kane LD retweeted
Bus disruption in Jesmond Vale starts today.
Stagecoach's 32 and 32A services are diverted until November 13th while roads are resurfaced. Several stops are closed, with passengers directed to Warwick Street or Sandyford Road.
Oscar Walmsley reports: jesmondlocal.com/2026/10/jes…
It would be really funny if *she* got the Nobel Peace Price…
A localized ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia has taken effect ahead of a humanitarian mission led by U.S. first lady Melania Trump. apnews.com/article/russia-uk…
Gareth Kane LD retweeted
Will revised plans for Jesmond Dene Road make it safer and easier to get around?
The council has amended proposals for cycle lanes, crossings and junctions after residents' feedback.
A new consultation opens today.
Jingyang Tian reports: jesmondlocal.com/2026/10/jes…
🎇Great night for liberal democracy as Bolsonara Jr and Vucic lose - just need Netanyahu out tomorrow and both Houses going Dem in the mid-terms… 🤞🤞🤞
Gareth Kane LD retweeted
Seriously? No idea? He had no idea that joining a party led by Nigel Farage would mean engaging in racial politics?
As Twitter speculates on whether renewables could cause black outs, weather gets on with the job 🤔 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cxj0…
Stockpiling 3 days' food with three teenagers in the house? 🤣🤣🤣
Why should I stockpile and what will I need? bbc.in/4yESD4t
Gareth Kane LD retweeted
Just drivers, @itvtynetees?
Drivers in Newcastle and Gateshead will face significant disruption over half-term as the Tyne Bridge will be closed from tonight for the next 10 days.
@naryanbranch has this story and more in your Friday morning headlines 👇
Gareth Kane LD retweeted
The new crime survey is out - the "Lawless Britain" picture in full
- Violence at lowest since records began in 1981
- Corroborated by hospital figures for knife wounds
- Robbery: record low
- Overall crime 78% below 1995 peak.
- Shoplifting up
More:-
comment.press/lawless
Striking but not surprising - FREE SPEECH (as long as we agree with what you say) is par for the MAGA/Alt-right course.
Gareth Kane LD retweeted
What exactly are you proposing to do to this country that you believe will inevitably lead to riots in its streets?
Funny that we're the fastest growing economy in the G7 (or the 'least slow growing' depending on your disposition) yet "going it alone on Net Zero is bankrupting us". 🤷♂️
Gareth Kane LD retweeted
John Shipley spent 34 years on Newcastle City Council and 16 in the Lords.
Today, he ended it where he started, opening a debate on local democracy and electoral reform.
Thank you, John, and happy retirement.
The Lib Dem conference sets policy, but only certain people can vote: MPs, PPCs and appointed delegates of local parties - you can’t just arrange a bunch of mates to turn up and force through a motion.
Gareth Kane LD retweeted
“If you’re a Green Party member and your political foundation is rooted in equality for all, as well as being a proud custodian of our natural world, you can find your political home in the Liberal Democrats.” – at City of London, London
Green struggles expose the limits of ‘eco-populism’
Zack Polanski said the Greens could learn from Nigel Farage. Now he is falling into the same traps
My weekend long-read for @Politics_co_uk:
politics.co.uk/2026/10/green…
Í may be taking “if it’s not raining, it’s not training” a bit too literally… @GoZwift
