Happy St George's Day 2024
Sandgate & West Folkestone Councillor Tim Prater is pleased the Sandgate Village Green flag post is back in use again, just in time for St George's Day!
23 Apr 2024
Opinion: Kent Police and Crime Commissioner role confusing to voters, leading to apathy and low turnout at elections
Paul Francis Opinion Piece: The concept of crime commissioners remains undeveloped, a little unloved and one that confuses voters. [External link: Views may differ from that of the Liberal Democrats]
23 Apr 2024
Larry Ngan
Folkestone and Hythe Need a Fair Deal for Housing and Communities
Larry Ngan outlines the Liberal Democrats Fair Deal for Housing and Communities. if communities thrive, individuals will too.
LN
23 Apr 2024
Larry Ngan
Tim Welcomes Larry as Liberal Democrat Campaigner for Folkestone and Hythe
I know Larry would be a strong voice for Folkestone & Hythe.
19 Apr 2024
Larry Ngan
Larry Ngan: Three clear issues that we need to tackle now in Folkestone & Hythe
I'll campaign for reducing the burden of the cost of living crisis, investing in our NHS, and a seaside free from sewage.
19 Apr 2024
East Cliff Open for 2024 Summer of Sport
East Cliff Sports in Folkestone – home to eight lawn tennis courts, an 18-hole pitch and putt course and a six-lane bowling green – has reopened for the season.
19 Apr 2024
National News
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
Latest UK News
Don’t let Trump’s America become Farage’s Britain
Leader's Speech to Autumn Conference 2025
ED
23 Sep 2025
International Affairs
Defending Women’s Rights Across the Globe
Women’s rights around the world are under attack, with authoritarianism on the rise and deep cuts to UK aid undermining decades of progress. Defending women's rights must be a top priority and the UK must act boldly.
CM
23 Sep 2025
International Affairs
Towards a Ceasefire and Political Resolution in Sudan
Two years of brutal civil war have turned Sudan into one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with over 30 million people in urgent need of aid. Our new policy calls for UK leadership to end the conflict - standing with the Sudanese people.
MH
23 Sep 2025
Science & Technology
A New Hope for the Space Industry
Space is no longer science fiction – it underpins our economy, security, and daily lives. Our new policy will renew the National Space Strategy, support UK spaceports and hubs, and designate space as a strategic industry.
VC
23 Sep 2025
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