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"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens: as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone." David Cameron, 13 May.
14 May 2015
Shepway District Council New Cabinet Announced
Conservative Leader of Shepway District Council David Monk has announced his new cabinet following the District Council elections last week in which Deputy Leader Russell Tillson lost his seat on the Council. The new cabinet is made up as follows:
14 May 2015
What Does a New Liberal Democrat Member Look Like?
The surge in Liberal Democrat membership since the General Election is continuing, with over 10,000 new members having joined in under a week.
13 May 2015
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!
JR
13 May 2015
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).
13 May 2015
You Beautiful, Stubborn People
Message of the day from the Lib Dems nationally:
13 May 2015
National News
Federal Party News
Josh Babarinde elected as the new President of the Liberal Democrats
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
12 Nov 2025
Islamophobia Awareness Month
November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the experiences of Muslim communities in the UK and to stand with them against prejudice, discrimination and hatred.
6 Nov 2025
Remembering Ming
Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell in remarks made to the House of Commons
15 Oct 2025
Marie Goldman marks the start of Black History Month 2025
October has arrived, bringing with it Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community and their past, present and future contributions.
MG
1 Oct 2025
Latest UK News
Don’t let Trump’s America become Farage’s Britain
Leader's Speech to Autumn Conference 2025
ED
23 Sep 2025
International Affairs
Defending Women’s Rights Across the Globe
Women’s rights around the world are under attack, with authoritarianism on the rise and deep cuts to UK aid undermining decades of progress. Defending women's rights must be a top priority and the UK must act boldly.
CM
23 Sep 2025
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