Why Folkestone and Hythe District Council has the highest Council Tax in Kent [Spoiler: It Doesn't]
Lets have some fun with maths.
1 Mar 2024
An ACTUALLY Balanced Budget for Folkestone and Hythe
All major services: saved. Staff pay-rise: funded. Ward grants: protected. Deficit: eliminated.
1 Mar 2024
Asylum Backlog: Time for real action from the Home Office
Commenting on the latest asylum backlog statistics which revealed there are still 128,786 people waiting for an initial decision on their claim, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Alistair Carmichael said:
1 Mar 2024
Tim's Council Diary: This Budget Balances
A weekly update on Cabinet work from FHDC Deputy Leader Tim Prater. Week 36: This Budget Balances
2 Feb 2024
Daisy Cooper's Campaign for Our NHS
Last year, a shocking 420,000 patients faced agonising 12-hour waits in A&E. That’s 1,150 people waiting far too long, often in pain, every single day.
28 Jan 2024
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Tim's Council Diary: You Win Some, You Lose Some
A weekly update on Cabinet work from FHDC Deputy Leader Tim Prater. Week 35: You Win Some, You Lose Some
26 Jan 2024
National News
LGBT+
Pride Month 2025
So we will keep fighting - until we can finally build a society where everyone is free to be who they are.
ED
1 Jun 2025
LGBT+
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
My message to the UK’s LGBTQ+ community is clear - I support you. I stand with you.
CJ
17 May 2025
Home Affairs
Standing Up to Divisive Politics
In the face of divisive and destructive politics, it is more important than ever that the Liberal Democrats continue to offer a liberal alternative.
LS
14 May 2025
Lib Dems Winning
Overtaking the Conservatives
Local Election Results Briefing: Our best ever winning streak
LD
3 May 2025
Lib Dems Winning
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Every vote for the Liberal Democrats counts. It's a vote to elect a strong local champion, who will fight for a fair deal for you and your community.
LD
1 May 2025
Economy & Business
Ending Trump’s terrible trade war
We have to stand tough against Trump’s tariffs
LD
11 Apr 2025
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