Lynne Beaumont: A strong local voice for Folkestone and Hythe
Lynne Beaumont and the Liberal Democrats will fight for local services Our local schools are losing millions under the Tories....
6 Jun 2017
Lib Dems to launch mock estate agents attacking May’s Dementia Tax for taking 57.2% of average house in Folkestone and Hythe
A mock estate agency called "Theresa May and Co" has been launched by the Liberal Democrats today attacking Theresa May's Dementia Tax.
2 Jun 2017
Lynne says: It's Time to Stop the Squeeze on Folkestone and Hythe
We've got to stop the squeeze on our public services.
LBLDFH
1 Jun 2017
Can YOUR Vote Make a Difference?
Lots of people in Folkestone & Hythe say:
31 May 2017
May is snatching lunches from 569 children living in poverty in Folkestone and Hythe
Up to 569 children living in poverty across Folkestone and Hythe will have their lunches taken away under Theresa May's plans to abolish universal free school lunches for infants, Liberal Democrat research has revealed. In total 3,384 children in Folkestone and Hythe are set to lose out under the plans.
31 May 2017
Folkestone Volunteers Fair 2017 - Thursday 8th June
Shepway Volunteer Centre with Thanet Volunteer Bureau, part of the Stronger Kent Communities programme, warmly welcomes you on...
25 May 2017
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