Beaumont welcomes ditching of Atos
Shepway Parliamentary Spokesman Lynne Beaumont has welcomed news that the Department for Work and Pensions is seeking a new provider to replace Atos' work capability assessment contract.
27 Mar 2014
£700 tax cut promised, £800 delivered
The Budget has confirmed victory for the Liberal Democrats in our campaign to deliver an £800 tax cut for people on low and middle incomes.
19 Mar 2014
Fly tipping of animal bones in Church Lane, New Romney
In the last two weeks Kent Trading Standards have received two reports of fly tipping of large animals bones and other waste in CHURCH LANE, NEW ROMNEY.
19 Mar 2014
Kent Trading Standards Warning; Scam inheritance letter received in Folkestone
Over the weekend a Folkestone resident received a scam inheritance letter from Mr Cai Xu.
17 Mar 2014
A Bridge Too Far
This road is much too narrow for any more traffic!
16 Mar 2014
Membership Recognition for Shepway at Lib Dem Conference
Shepway Liberal Democrats were one of 353 Lib Dem Local Parties recognised at Federal Conference in York for growing their membership in the final quarter of 2013.
9 Mar 2014
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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