The third day of Liberal Democrat conference in Brighton heard from Max Wilkinson MP, Jane Dodds MS, Wendy Chamberlain MP and Lord Purvis amongst others and passed seven new policy motions.
Work to support residents who evacuated following the fire at the Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone is continuing. Structural specialists are also carrying out an investigation into the structure of the building following the fire.
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire at the Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone which led to hundreds of people being evacuated.
The second day of Liberal Democrat conference in Brighton Ed Davey faced a Q&A from Party members on the main stage, there were speeches from Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP and others, a debate on Party strategy and three new policies debated and passed.
The first day of Liberal Democrat conference in Brighton was opened by Party President Josh Babarinde MP and Cllr Jay Mercer, Leader of West Sussex County Council. Eight motions were passed, and conference heard from Al Pinkerton and Munira Wilson MP.
Tim Prater had the pleasure of speaking at the Special Council meeting on 17th September in favour of the presentation of the Freedom of Kent to the Brigade of Gurkhas.
The agreement has been signed by Folkestone Town Council, Creative Folkestone, One Folkestone, Folkestone & Hythe District Council and local MP Tony Vaughan.
The September 2026 monthly update from Tim Prater as County Councillor for Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East.
Folkestone & Hythe District Council is preparing a new Local Plan, which will help shape how the district develops in the years ahead.
Ed Davey's Leaders' Speech to Autumn Conference Speech 2026
The Liberal Democrats will take 2.5 million people out of paying income tax altogether by raising the tax-free personal allowance to £15,000.
The Liberal Democrats are standing up for British farmers, protecting our countryside, and taking decisive action to secure affordable, locally grown food for generations to come.
Ed Davey is a husband, a father and a carer. He is the Leader of the Liberal Democrats.
It is Ed’s experience of caring that drives much of his politics, and motivates his tireless campaigning for a fair deal.
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