A259 New Zebra Crossing Consultation
It's really good to see Kent County Council are now consulting on a new Zebra crossing on Sandgate Esplanade.
23 May 2017
Suspension of Campaigning
The Liberal Democrats nationally, along with the other political parties, have suspended campaigning today as a mark of respect for those killed and injured in the attack in Manchester last night.
23 May 2017
Lib Dems campaign to scrap dementia tax which would hit 96% of homes in Shepway
96% of homes in Shepway could be eligible for sale to meet Theresa May's so-called 'dementia tax', research by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
22 May 2017
The Great Sandgate Get Together - Saturday 17th June
As a part of the Great Get Together, there will be a Great Sandgate Get Together on Saturday 17th June from 11.00 am at...
19 May 2017
Conservative plans will take lunches away from 39,016 children in Kent
39,016 schoolchildren in Kent will lose out on free lunches, under plans announced in the Conservative manifesto.
19 May 2017
Lynne Slams Conservative Plans for Pensions and Social Care
Pensioners face having their savings, their incomes and even their homes plundered under Conservative Social Care and Pension plans says Lib Dem Candidate for Folkestone and Hythe Lynne Beaumont. The plans, which will result in the value of your home being included in means testing for social care support, mean that many more pensioners (including those with low incomes) will be expected to pay for their support. The Conservative plans also mean an end to the triple lock, which guaranteed that the basic state pension would rise in line with inflation, wage growth or 2.5%, whichever is higher.
18 May 2017
Don't Take Away Kids' Meals Says Lynne
The Children's Food Trust has today slammed the Conservative Party plan to scrap universal infant free school meals. Chief Executive of the Children's Food Trust, Linda Cregan, said:
18 May 2017
Stop the Squeeze on Shepway's Schools
Schools across Folkestone and Hythe are facing slashed funding over the next few years.
16 May 2017
Samuel Plimsoll Commemoration: The Sailor's Friend
THE FOLKESTONE SAMUEL PLIMSOLL MEMORIAL CAMPAIGN presents:
15 May 2017
National News
Children & Families
A digital world fit for the next generation
For too long, tech giants have treated children as data to be mined, using addictive algorithms and harmful content to keep them scrolling. While some are calling for blanket bans, we know these are impractical and risk isolating vulnerable groups.
VC
15 Mar 2026
Defence
Britain’s nuclear deterrent depends on Trump. It’s time to change that
If the answer to “Is our nuclear deterrent working?” depends on what Donald Trump had for breakfast, then the answer is no, it’s not. And our deterrent is not truly independent.
ED
14 Mar 2026
Mental Health
Whole-Person Mental Health: Care, Choice, Community, and Combatting Populism
The UK is facing a mental health emergency. Liberal Democrats have a proud record of pushing Britain’s mental health services forward. Now we are offering the bold solutions we need to fight the crisis unfolding in our communities.
DC
14 Mar 2026
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