£700 Promised, £825 Delivered
43,600 people in Shepway are £825 better off thanks to the Liberal Democrats. A Lib Dem policy, delivered in Government because the Lib Dems fought for it and you.
17 Apr 2015
Fabulous! Joanna Lumley Endorses Lynne Beaumont for Folkestone and Hythe
Actress and campaigner Joanna Lumley has given a glowing endorsement to Lynne Beaumont in her fight to be the next MP for Folkestone & Hythe. Lynne worked closely with Joanna during the Folkestone based Gurkha Justice Campaign which was spearheaded by Joanna.
16 Apr 2015
Health Giving Spam
I get a lot of spam email messages which I delete instantly, but one today caught my eye, with it reading (in its entirety):
15 Apr 2015
Liberal Democrat 2015 General Election Manifesto
The 2015 Liberal Democrat General Election manifesto is on the main party website to read or download at www.libdems.org.uk/manifesto free of charge in a variety of formats including Clearview (ie large print), Plaintext, Audio, Braille and Easy Read.
15 Apr 2015
Updated Police and Crime Plan 2013-17
Last week the Kent Police & Crime Commissioner for Kent published the updated Police & Crime Plan for 2013-2017.
9 Apr 2015
Flying Start to Lynne's Campaign for Folkestone and Hythe
Lib Dem Lynne Beaumont launched her General Election campaign for Folkestone and Hythe today by welcoming a "Flying Start" banner hailing the Lib Dem delivery of an £825 tax cut for millions of working families.
6 Apr 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
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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