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Kent County Hall Main Chamber

Council rescinds climate change emergency declaration

Despite opposition from the Lib Dems, Greens, Labour and most remaining Conservatives, the Reform administration of Kent County Council voted to rescind its declaration of a climate emergency saying they are "sceptical of anthropogenic climate change".

19 Sep 2025
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Severe Weather (Rain) Warning

Climate change is real, and man made

You don't need a debate on what the weather is today. You just need to find a window and look out of it. You don't need to debate if climate change is real and man made. You just need to look at the overwhelming evidence of scientists.

18 Sep 2025
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Martin Wrigley

Lib Dem win on extending visas for Ukrainian families

Following Liberal Democrat pressure in the House of Commons, the Government has recently announced a 24-month Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) scheme, providing clarity for thousands of Ukrainians whose three-year visas were due to expire.

15 Sep 2025
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Larry Ngan and Lib Dem Campaigners on The Leas, Folkestone

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