Were we ever a ‘protest party’?
According to a recent television programme, we have been perceived by some of the electorate as a 'party of protest' - or a 'none of the above' vote - at least until UKIP came along.
10 Jul 2015
Leadership Hustings - Tim Farron MP and Norman Lamb MP
All members are welcomed to attend and take part in a Leadership Hustings meetinmg THIS SATURDAY in Haywards Heath, West Sussex.
10 Jul 2015
Folkestone's message to Tory Transport Minister Robert Goodwill
The Folkestone Herald has not pulled its punches in response to the view of the Conservative Ports and Shipping Minister Robert Goodwill's view that Operation Stack does not cause traffic chaos.
9 Jul 2015
8 Jul 2015
Come to Folkestone for the coolest carnival around ...Charivari World Festivals 2015
Folkestone's very own Charivari Day carnival is back on Saturday 11th July.
SCE
7 Jul 2015
July Kent Police Open Day
The next Kent Police Open Day is being held at the Kent Police Training School, Coverdale Avenue, Maidstone on Sunday 12 July 2015.
7 Jul 2015
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Sandgate Escarpment: Planning Decision Meeting
Shepway Council's Development Control Committee will be discussing the planning application to build five houses on Sandgate Escarpment (by Military Road) as an "enabling" development towards repairs to Sandgate Martello Towers 5 & 6 on Tuesday 14th July.
6 Jul 2015
Jonathan Greenwall and Brian Goodchild: In Memorium
It is with great sadness that I would like to inform you of the deaths of two local people: Jonathan Greenwall and Brian Goodchild.
AOGTSPC
6 Jul 2015
Rebuilding the Core
Former Cambridge MP David Howarth and Liberal Democrat commentator Mark Pack have been taking a look at the evidence on what the Liberal Democrats need to do to recover from the May 2015 disaster.
6 Jul 2015
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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