Lib Dems to Oppose Ministers Signing-off Own Warrants in Investigatory Powers Bill
Commenting on the draft Investigatory Powers Bill due to be published this week, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesman Alistair Carmichael said:
1 Nov 2015
Folkestone Town Forthcoming Event: Dedication of the Garden of Remembrance
The dedication of the 200 Remembrance Crosses placed in the Garden of Remembrance at the Christchurch Tower, Sandgate Road.
28 Oct 2015
Hole in Sunnyside Road: We've Looked Into It...
A resident from Sunnyside Road has been in touch about a serious problem with a hole in Sunnyside Road off Sandgate Esplanade. The hole appeared some weeks ago, and Kent Highways had investigated but said it is a Southern Water responsibility and it had effectively coned off and left.
TP
22 Oct 2015
Folkestone Town Forthcoming Event: Trafalgar Day
The Service starts at 10:30am, St Peters Church.
22 Oct 2015
More Grammar Schools not the way to boost Kent School Standards
Commenting on plans for a new Grammar School site in Sevenoaks, Kent - England's first grammar school in 50 years - Liberal Democrat Education spokesperson John Pugh said:
15 Oct 2015
SALT - Sea and the Environment Festival is coming to Folkestone 21 - 24 October!
This October sees the launch SALT, a new festival for Folkestone celebrating the sea and the environment!
13 Oct 2015
National News
Cost of living
Our plan to halve energy bills by 2035
Sky-high energy bills are a massive problem for families, pensioners and businesses across the UK.
LD
25 Jul 2025
International Affairs
Ending the suffering in Gaza and the West Bank
We can’t turn a blind eye to the devastation across the Occupied Territories if we want to achieve a permanent peace for Palestinians and Israelis.
LD
24 Jul 2025
Economy & Business
My liberal vision for a thriving economy
I’m proud that once again it is the Liberal Democrats leading the way, with our vision for an economy that is growing strongly, where everyone feels the benefits.
ED
16 Jul 2025
Education, Children & Schools
Our five principles for SEND reform
Ed Davey Munira Wilson have written to Keir Starmer setting out five principles for SEND reform, and offering to work on a cross-party basis with the government to ensure the reforms deliver for children with SEND and their families.
LD
9 Jul 2025
Benefits & Pensions
Standing up for the most vulnerable in society
Why we opposed the Government’s welfare bill
SD
3 Jul 2025
Windrush Day 2025
77 years ago today, the HMT Empire Windrush docked in Essex - marking the beginning of the Windrush generation’s arrival here in the UK.
20 Jun 2025
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