Now We'll See the True Face of the Tories: Budget July 2015
Heartless welfare cuts could form the centrepiece of the Chancellor's emergency budget next week, senior Liberal Democrats have warned.
6 Jul 2015
Who is trying to scupper the EU negotiations?
This article was originally going to be called 'The Lunatic Right' in reaction to what appear to be the attempts of certain right wingers in the Conservative party to scupper the negotiations that Mr Cameron has initiated with our European partners.
SP
3 Jul 2015
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Lib Dem Leadership Hustings - Lewes, 8th July
As Lib Dems, we have a long and proud tradition of ensuring all members have a vote and a say in who the party leader will be and it has been great to hear that across the country hustings meetings for the leadership contest have been very well attended. A clear sign that our members are keen to press on with the fight-back
RBVCLLD
1 Jul 2015
Sandgate Pothole Watch: Wilberforce Road
Sandgate Parish Councillor Tim Prater has reported potholes and subsidence around a drain gulley cover on Wilberforce Road, Sandgate to Kent Highways for repair.
30 Jun 2015
Digital Delivery, by Shepway District Council
Today I needed to renew my annual Shepway Residents Car Park permit (£52 a year - excellent value and a good idea, as I said in Council when they were introduced!).
TP
29 Jun 2015
Liberal Democrat Leadership Election 2015: The Ballot Papers Are Out There
All members should have either received their ballot paper for the Liberal Democrat Leadership Election or should do so in the next 2 days.
TP
29 Jun 2015
Blessing and Turf-cutting for Gurkha Memorial Statue
Last week saw the "turf-cutting" ceremony and blessing for the new Gurkha Statue and memorial that will be erected in the Garden of Remembrance (by Christchurch Tower) in Sandgate Road, Folkestone.
29 Jun 2015
Charity Quiz for Sandgate Sea Cadets
There will be a Charity Quiz on 18th July at Sandgate Men's Club on behalf of Sandgate Sea Cadets.
29 Jun 2015
Folkestone Town Forthcoming Event: Canada Day
The Canada Day Service commemorates the 296 Canadian soldiers who died during WWI and are buried in the Shorncliffe Military Cemetery. It is marked each year by a service and the attendance of local school children laying their own floral tributes on the graves of soldiers.
29 Jun 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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