Back the New Gurkha Justice Petition
A new petition has been launched calling on the Prime Minister to give all Ex Gurkha soldiers and their families who have served our country British citizenship on leaving the service.
29 Mar 2008
Lights Out Kent
At 8pm this Saturday 29th March, Kent radio station Invicta FM want all Kent residents to switch off lights for one hour to inspire people to take action on climate change. It's for a project called Earth Hour, to raise awareness about global warming.
28 Mar 2008
Kent Lib Dems ask KCC to join them in support of Gurkhas
Trudy Dean, Leader of the Lib Dems on Kent County Council will ask the Conservative and Labour groups to join the Lib Dems in support of the Gurkhas. A motion in support of the Gurkhas cause will be moved by the Liberal Democrats at the next full meeting of Kent County Council on 3rd April.
28 Mar 2008
Your chance to shape Lib Dem policy on… the UK's response to Globalisation
Globalisation is changing our world. Liberal Democrats have generally welcomed it - as well as putting forward views about how we should seek to influence its development.
JHVCLDFPC
28 Mar 2008
Have a Brush with Local Artists in Folkestone
Award winning artists Leigh Mulley and Charlotte Harris are turning the Grocery Gallery into an open studio this Saturday and Sunday from 10 to 4pm. The popular local artists, who exhibit internationally, are rarely seen creating their work but this weekend they will be painting in the Grocery Gallery in the Old High Street, Folkestone.
28 Mar 2008
100 Days On: A Message From Nick Clegg
It's been 100 days since I was elected leader of the Liberal Democrats - and I wanted to update you on the progress we've been making. It's a huge privilege to be your leader at such an exciting time.
28 Mar 2008
Gurkha Justice Campaign: Reader Comments [Updated]
Many messages of support have come in for the Gurkha justice campaign and demonstration held in Westminster on 19th March. If you would like to have your say too, visit http://tinyurl.com/2dtbyn or email mail@shepwaylibdems.org.uk - we will publish a selection of comments submitted.
28 Mar 2008
Letter to the Editor: Opposing Tory Tax Hikes
Thanks to Cllr Carey for pointing out in last weeks Herald that the Liberal Democrats opposed the Shepway Council budget. The Conservative budget saw a massive increase in the expenditure on "strategy and leadership", but precious little for improving front line services such as street cleaning or safety. The budget also saw the Council Tax raised as far as possible without capping, some Council fees raised hugely, and the introduction of the Councils new £35 Garden Tax on recycling. What's not to oppose?
TP
27 Mar 2008
Debating Policy in the Liberal Democrats: Members Views Sought
Liberal Democrats are rightly proud of the fact that we remain the only major party to be internally democratic. Unlike the other parties, party policy can only be decided by the democratic vote of the representatives of the party membership, after debate at the party conference.
FCC
27 Mar 2008
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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