Making Our Schools Work for Our Children
Folkestone and Hythe Parliamentary Campaigner Lynne Beaumont has welcomed a Lib Dem commitment to end child illiteracy by 2025.
8 Mar 2015
Lynne Welcomes Great News on Jobs and Apprenticeships for Folkestone and Hythe
Lynne Beaumont has welcomed news that over 5,800 new jobs have been created across Folkestone & Hythe since 2010.
6 Mar 2015
A Record of Action. A Challenge to Others.
Everywhere I go I hear "You're all the same, say you're going to do something, get elected and do something different."
LBLDPCFH
5 Mar 2015
Meet the candidates and have your say!
With the General Election in just nine weeks, Lynne Beaumont and the other candidates for the role of your local representative in Westminster will be going head to head in a number of hustings events across the area.
5 Mar 2015
Who IS that man?
In a local survey, just 30% of people could recognise Folkestone and Hythe's current MP.
4 Mar 2015
Nick Clegg faces questions on tuition fees and the compromises made in a coalition government
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3 Feb 2015
National News
A Liberal councillor who made LGBT+ history
Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.
ED
19 Nov 2025
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
Trans Awareness Week
November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.
13 Nov 2025
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
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