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
A-boards on the footpath: Sandgate Esplanade
Generally I don't worry about businesses putting signs outside their shops and businesses, but you've got to be sure they are not blocking the way.
29 Jun 2015
Forgotten Sandgate: Wilberforce Road Bench
A few weeks ago, I raised the poor state of repair of the small kerbside bench on Wilberforce Road just off Sandgate High Street at Sandgate Parish Council. I'm pleased to say that the Council have agreed that it should either refurbished or replaced and we're making progress on getting quotes and agreeing the works.
29 Jun 2015
National News
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
LGBT+
Pride Month 2025
So we will keep fighting - until we can finally build a society where everyone is free to be who they are.
ED
1 Jun 2025
LGBT+
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
My message to the UK’s LGBTQ+ community is clear - I support you. I stand with you.
CJ
17 May 2025
Home Affairs
Standing Up to Divisive Politics
In the face of divisive and destructive politics, it is more important than ever that the Liberal Democrats continue to offer a liberal alternative.
LS
14 May 2025
Lib Dems Winning
Overtaking the Conservatives
Local Election Results Briefing: Our best ever winning streak
LD
3 May 2025
Lib Dems Winning
Vote Liberal Democrat Today
Every vote for the Liberal Democrats counts. It's a vote to elect a strong local champion, who will fight for a fair deal for you and your community.
LD
1 May 2025
Sign up
for email updates
Meet Ed Davey
Leader of the Liberal Democrats
Ed Davey is a husband, a father and a carer. He is the Leader of the Liberal Democrats.
It is Ed’s experience of caring that drives much of his politics, and motivates his tireless campaigning for a fair deal.
Learn more about Ed
Our people
Meet our representatives and candidates.
