Thank You So Much - Election Results 2019
In the Folkestone and Hythe District and Town & Parish Elections held on May 2nd, I'm incredibly honoured and proud to have been elected as:
4 May 2019
Thursday May 2nd is your chance to elect Councillors that will listen
Thursday is your chance to elect Liberal Democrat Councillors to Folkestone and Hythe District Council. For too long the Conservatives have been without an effective opposition. They've stopped listening and it's led to the wrong decisions for our area, be it Otterpool Park, Princes Parade or plans to put in place parking charges along Sandgate Esplanade. Let's change that.
1 May 2019
Foodbank usage in South East England reaches record high as Government cuts support for the poorest households
A record number of people in South East England are being forced to turn to foodbanks, according to figures released today by the Trussell Trust.
26 Apr 2019
Demand Better for Sandgate and West Folkestone
I love Sandgate. I hope you do too.
TPLDCSWF
11 Apr 2019
Save Princes Parade Fundraising Event and Update
For our next fundraising event we will be holding a quiz night at The Fountain pub on Monday 8th April from 7pm to 10pm.
SPPC
4 Apr 2019
Liberal Democrats demand action to boost Folkestone town centre
The Liberal Democrats have set out a comprehensive plan ahead of the local elections to support struggling high streets across England, including for Folkestone town centre.
31 Mar 2019
National News
Islamophobia Awareness Month
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6 Nov 2025
Remembering Ming
Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell in remarks made to the House of Commons
15 Oct 2025
Marie Goldman marks the start of Black History Month 2025
October has arrived, bringing with it Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community and their past, present and future contributions.
MG
1 Oct 2025
Latest UK News
Don’t let Trump’s America become Farage’s Britain
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ED
23 Sep 2025
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Defending Women’s Rights Across the Globe
Women’s rights around the world are under attack, with authoritarianism on the rise and deep cuts to UK aid undermining decades of progress. Defending women's rights must be a top priority and the UK must act boldly.
CM
23 Sep 2025
International Affairs
Towards a Ceasefire and Political Resolution in Sudan
Two years of brutal civil war have turned Sudan into one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with over 30 million people in urgent need of aid. Our new policy calls for UK leadership to end the conflict - standing with the Sudanese people.
MH
23 Sep 2025
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