Stop playing politics over humanitarian crisis
Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron has urged the Government to stop playing politics over the humanitarian crisis impacting on Europe and offer help to desperate refugees.
1 Sep 2015
Stop the Insurance rip off
I have a confession to make. I spent my entire career in the insurance industry and was, until my retirement, a Fellow of the...
SP
28 Aug 2015
Sandgate Sea Festival 2015 - The Programme
The fabulous Sandgate Sea Festival takes place this Sunday! A fun day for all the family!
26 Aug 2015
In defence of capitalism
Last week, I wrote about a possible justification for limited nationalisation of the most important parts of our infrastructure. To redress the balance, I want to consider whether there is any reason to retain capitalism as a form of creating everything else we need to survive and thrive as a community.
SP
21 Aug 2015
Join Us for Kent Pride in Margate
Over the past few months Pride events have been happening across the whole of the UK with some of the largest turnouts yet, with 1000s of spectators and even bigger parades than before. The Liberal Democrats have taken part in most of them - from Glasgow, Cardiff and London, to Leeds, Brighton and many more.
20 Aug 2015
Government Must Go Further to Address Calais Humanitarian Crisis
Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron has written to Theresa May to urge her to address the humanitarian crisis in Calais at her upcoming meeting with French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve.
19 Aug 2015
Council Tax Rebate Scam
Kent County Council Trading Standards is aware of cold callers falsely claiming to offer a Council Tax rebate. Letters are also being sent to consumers demanding payment. Please be aware that these companies are not associated with any District Council or Kent County Council and as a result your Council Tax rebate will NOT be reduced.
17 Aug 2015
Could Jeremy Corbyn be right?
I never thought I might be saying this about a left-wing politician, but is it possible that the current frontrunner in the Labour leadership election might actually be right? At least, in part.
SP
14 Aug 2015
Folkestone Town Forthcoming Event: VJ Day
VJ Day (Victory over Japan Day) is the celebration of the surrender of Japan, ending combat in the Second World War on the 15th August 1945.
12 Aug 2015
National News
International Affairs
Trump and the Wider World
The international stage has been shaken by a series of reckless and illegal actions from Donald Trump’s White House. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new motion to bolster our national defence and strengthen our alliances with reliable partners.
CM
by Calum Miller
15 Mar 2026
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
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