A Liberal Democrat Reading List

I, famously, don't write for Lib Dem Voice. But on a day like today, how could I not? Apparently, there are like ten thousand of you guys now. Welcome! Genuinely, really, welcome. In order to help you acclimatise to the culture of the party there's a few things you ought to be reading. A version of this was originally posted on my blog, and this one has been amended to reflect the comments there as well as my original post. YAY crowdsourcing!

A Sandgate Planning Application

Browsing Twitter this morning, I passed a message from the very useful www.twitter.com/shepwayplanning (useful, if you like that kind of thing).

Congratulations to St Martin's Folkestone - An Outstandng School

Children and parents at Folkestone St Martin's Primary School in Horn Street, Folkestone have today been sent home with the news that St Martin's has been assessed as OUTSTANDING in every one of the five assessment categories in their recent Ofsted evaluation.

Thought for the day: It's with YOU that hope resides

Thought for the day: What Is A British Bill of Rights?

"It is difficult to think of any of the rights in the original European Convention that could be excluded. If he is not careful Mr Gove will end up with a Bill of Rights that looks almost identical to the European Convention."

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.

Pride Month 2025

So we will keep fighting - until we can finally build a society where everyone is free to be who they are.

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

My message to the UK’s LGBTQ+ community is clear - I support you. I stand with you.

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.

Overtaking the Conservatives

Local Election Results Briefing: Our best ever winning streak

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.