Lib Dem Leadership Election Timetable
Following the agreement of the Federal Executive and the party's returning officer the Liberal Democrats Chief Executive Tim Gordon has confirmed the timetable for the election of a new party leader.
10 May 2015
How To Make Parking Harder: Shepway Style
Folkestone's Forrester Way car park was recently resurfaced by Shepway District Council: really welcomed and not before time.
10 May 2015
Streetlight Repainting in Sandgate: Makes a Nice Change...
A streetlight repainting project in Sandgate High Street broke local tradition by starting the day AFTER election day.
10 May 2015
Lib Dem Party Membership Rises 10% in FOUR days
Today Liberal Democrat Party membership passed the 50,000 mark: up over 5,000 new members since the polls closed at 10pm on Thursday.
10 May 2015
Join the fight back!
Since the General Election on Thursday more than 4,000 new members have joined the Liberal Democrats. That's a growth of almost 10% in Party Membership in less than three days. Membership of the Party locally has also gone up by 10%.
10 May 2015
Shepway District Council Local Election Results 2015
After the counting of the local election votes to Shepway District Council, the final composition of the new Council was:
9 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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