Generating Power and Money
County Councillor Tim Prater is a member of Kent's Renewable Energy Select Committee. The committee has investigated how Kent can get the best from renewable energy, such as solar panels, for local residents.
25 Oct 2010
The £140 universal state pension
Vince Cable has been on Radio 4 this morning outlining plans being brought forward by Lib Dem Government Minister Steve Webb to introduce a universal State Pension of £140 to all those of pensionable age, regardless of previous contributions.
TP
25 Oct 2010
Poppy Appeal Launch
At the launch of the Poppy Appeal, in its 90th year, 5 veterans each aged 90, represented the brave people who gave their lives for our freedom. After a moving ceremony and where the military history of the 5 veterans were read out, schoolchildren presented each of the 5 with the first poppies of the year. 5 young servicemen and women also received their poppies - the picture of young and old standing together was a strong image.
FMTMN
25 Oct 2010
Esplanade Crossing SHAME
Conservative Sandgate Council have rejected proposals for a crossing on Sandgate Esplanade.
24 Oct 2010
Chart Road & Morehall Avenue One Way Success
After years of work, a one way system will be installed in Chart Road and Morehall Avenue.
24 Oct 2010
Changes to Royal Military Avenue
Your Lib Dem team have surveyed residents in Royal Military Avenue about recent changes by Kent Highways to the road.
24 Oct 2010
Tidy Lighting in Risborough Lane
Street light columns in Risborough Lane have been replaced after action from your Lib Dem team.
24 Oct 2010
You Decide: Go Vipers!
You voted the Valley Vipers top at the "You Decide" Day last month! Valley Vipers Youth Wheelchair Basketball Club are based at Pent Valley Leisure Centre.
24 Oct 2010
Farron v Kramer: Choosing the next Party President
Ballot papers have now been despatched to everyone who was a current member of the Liberal Democrats on 28th September for the election of a new Party President.
22 Oct 2010
National News
Children & Families
A digital world fit for the next generation
For too long, tech giants have treated children as data to be mined, using addictive algorithms and harmful content to keep them scrolling. While some are calling for blanket bans, we know these are impractical and risk isolating vulnerable groups.
VC
15 Mar 2026
Defence
Britain’s nuclear deterrent depends on Trump. It’s time to change that
If the answer to “Is our nuclear deterrent working?” depends on what Donald Trump had for breakfast, then the answer is no, it’s not. And our deterrent is not truly independent.
ED
14 Mar 2026
Mental Health
Whole-Person Mental Health: Care, Choice, Community, and Combatting Populism
The UK is facing a mental health emergency. Liberal Democrats have a proud record of pushing Britain’s mental health services forward. Now we are offering the bold solutions we need to fight the crisis unfolding in our communities.
DC
14 Mar 2026
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