Lib Dem Leadership Campaigns Come to Shepway
The Party Leadership campaigns of both Tim Farron and Norman Lamb are both aiming to send representatives to the Shepway New Member Welcome event on Saturday 30th May.
28 May 2015
Human Rights Act Repeal: Seven Hurdles the Conservatives Will Need to Clear
David Allen Green, is a writer and lawyer based in Birmingham and London in the United Kingdom. He was legal correspondent of the New Statesman and is now a legal commentator at FT.com.
27 May 2015
From The Independent: A Janice Update
The Independent has reported that South East England MEP Janice Atkinson is still sitting with UKIP in Brussels despite being expelled for fraud.
27 May 2015
We will fight any attempt to weaken fundamental rights - Clegg
Today, Nick Clegg will respond to Queen's Speech for the Liberal Democrats in his first intervention in the House of Commons since the election.
27 May 2015
Seven days to have your say... and it'll only cost you a quid a month!
In a week's time, on June 3rd, the deadline for getting a vote in the upcoming Lib Dem leadership election will be reached. With two excellent candidates to choose from, and membership costing as little as £1 per month (or £1 per year for students), now is an excellent time to join the only Party that gives you a real say!
27 May 2015
Lib Dem Local Government Conference 2015 - Bookings Open
ALDC - the Association of Lib Dem Councillors - will be holding their annual Local Government Conference on 19th-20th June at the Manchester Mercure Piccadilly Hotel
27 May 2015
Update: Sandgate's Side Streets
On a quick local survey of just a few of Sandgate's side streets, local Lib Dem Gary Fuller found a pothole on every single street. He reported the potholes, in Lister Way, Lachlan Way, and Parade Road to Kent Highways and has now had an update on the planned works.
26 May 2015
Shepway and Folkestone hit by fraud Council calls scam
Both Folkestone Town Council and Shepway District Council are saying that they have today received reports of people phoning and saying they are from the Council and asking for confidential details and / or payments.
26 May 2015
Roll up! Roll up! Get Your #LibDemFightback t-shirts here...
Official Party supplier Lib Dem Image have produced #LibDemFightback t-shirts which can be bought online now - car stickers will also be available next week.
26 May 2015
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