Agenda Launched for Spring Conference in York
The Liberal Democrats have published the agenda and directory for their Spring Federal Conference in York.
4 Feb 2014
Southeastern train service update: severe weather warning 31 January
Severe weather is forecast for this evening with high winds and more heavy rain predicted for the South East.
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31 Jan 2014
SDC agrees to sale of beach in 'urgent' meeting
A price has been agreed for the sale of Fisherman's Beach, in an "urgent" Shepway District Council decision.
30 Jan 2014
Father of beaten teen on quest to fix faulty CCTV
The father of a teenager who was badly beaten in sight of a faulty security camera did not work says he will not rest until Folkestone's CCTV is sorted out.
28 Jan 2014
Bedroom Tax: Do you qualify for a refund?
From the Shelter website: If you live in England, have claimed housing benefit continuously from before 1 January 1996 and your housing benefit has been cut by the "bedroom tax", a legal loophole means you may get a full refund.
28 Jan 2014
Free Folkestone Drop-In Sessions for Big Energy Saving Week
The Citizen Advice Bureau are running three free drop-in sessions in Folkestone this week offering advice to consumers about how they can cut hundreds of pounds from their energy bills.
28 Jan 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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