Standing up for renters
Lib Dem Peers Kath Pinnock and Dorothy Thornhill championed the Liberal Democrat commitment to ensuring the private rented sector is fair for all.
20 May 2024
Providing free court transcripts for victims
Victims of rape and sexual assault have been charged thousands to access transcripts from their abusers’ trial.
20 May 2024
Boules in the Park
Petanque (boules) players now have a special area in Folkestone’s Radnor Park to enjoy their sport.
16 May 2024
M20 closed Maidstone - Ashford overnight Wednesday 22 May to deploy Operation Brock
Operation Brock contraflow to be deployed next Wednesday night ahead of the bank holiday weekend.
15 May 2024
Lib Dem Call for Government to pay £10m dumped-waste bill
Liberal Democrat peer Earl Russell has called on the government to pay the full cost of clearing waste dumped in a wood near Ashford in Kent.
15 May 2024
Could YOUR home use a HUG2?
The Home Upgrade Grant (HUG2) funds energy efficiency upgrades for Folkestone homes that are not connected to the gas network, Folkestone & Hythe District has a high number of eligible homes / households.
13 May 2024
National News
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
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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
Economy & Business
Ending Trump’s terrible trade war
We have to stand tough against Trump’s tariffs
LD
11 Apr 2025
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