Tim Farron on the General Election 2017
Commenting on the Prime Minister's call for a General Election, Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron said:
18 Apr 2017
Shepway's Kent County Council Liberal Democrat Candidates Announced
The Shepway Liberal Democrats have nominated candidates for all six of the Shepway divisions for the 4th May 2017 elections to Kent County Council. Nominations were submitted and accepted on Friday 31st March.
4 Apr 2017
Beware of Bogus Trading Standards Officer
Kent County Council Trading Standards are warning the public to be aware of a bogus 'Trading Standards Officer' who has recently called at a resident's home in Kent.
4 Apr 2017
Closure of Military Road, Sandgate for Roadworks
Military Road, Sandgate will be closed 20th March for up to 3 days to allow for ironwork to be carried out by Kent County Council.
15 Mar 2017
Lib Dems: Damian Collins has betrayed EU nationals in Folkestone and Hythe
The Liberal Democrats have criticised Damian Collins for voting against the right of thousands of EU nationals in Folkestone and Hythe to stay last night, as a majority of MPs gave the final go-ahead to a hard Brexit.
14 Mar 2017
Is this the most RUBBISH footpath in Kent?
Having had an email from a local resident over the weekend about the state of the footpath that runs from Ross Way to Ferne Way in Sandgate, I've popped up there this afternoon to have a look...
13 Mar 2017
National News
Islamophobia Awareness Month
November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the experiences of Muslim communities in the UK and to stand with them against prejudice, discrimination and hatred.
6 Nov 2025
Remembering Ming
Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell in remarks made to the House of Commons
15 Oct 2025
Marie Goldman marks the start of Black History Month 2025
October has arrived, bringing with it Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community and their past, present and future contributions.
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1 Oct 2025
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Don’t let Trump’s America become Farage’s Britain
Leader's Speech to Autumn Conference 2025
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International Affairs
Defending Women’s Rights Across the Globe
Women’s rights around the world are under attack, with authoritarianism on the rise and deep cuts to UK aid undermining decades of progress. Defending women's rights must be a top priority and the UK must act boldly.
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International Affairs
Towards a Ceasefire and Political Resolution in Sudan
Two years of brutal civil war have turned Sudan into one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with over 30 million people in urgent need of aid. Our new policy calls for UK leadership to end the conflict - standing with the Sudanese people.
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23 Sep 2025
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