Nick Clegg has received hundreds of messages of support as our campaign meets with firm resistance from certain quarters of the press. We are standing firm in the face of this. We know that it is directly related to the success we are seeing. Nick has asked me to pass on his thanks to all of you who have been in touch and has asked everyone to redouble their efforts.
The deadline for nominations to be the next MP for Folkestone and Hythe was 4pm, and the accepted nominations have been announced by Shepway Council. Lib Dem candidate Lynne Beaumont is facing six other candidates in a contest widely expected to be a clear choice between the Liberal Democrats and the Conservative candidate.
Kent County Council are promising a selection of new books, an improved layout and a bigger children's section including computers will be some of the changes being made at Folkestone Library when refurbishment works start there next month.
Kent Highways have notified that because of urgent carriageway repairs, it will be necessary to temporarily close Godwyn Road & Ravenlea Road, Folkestone at their junctions with Shorncliffe Road.
Folkestone and Hythe Liberal Democrat candidate Lynne Beaumont has welcomed former Green Party member Rob Ryan to the Liberal Democrats. Rob Ryan has quit the Green Party and joined the Liberal Democrats as the only viable alternative to the Conservative Party locally.
Despite the Conservative controlled Shepway District Council (SDC) voting in favour of the expansion of London Ashford Airport (LAA) on March 3rd, the battle to stop this disastrous decision continues. The Government Office of the South East (GOSE) has deferred their deadline to contemplate SDC's decision until June 11th, after the General Election.
Sky-high energy bills are a massive problem for families, pensioners and businesses across the UK.
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.
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 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.
Why we opposed the Government’s welfare bill
77 years ago today, the HMT Empire Windrush docked in Essex - marking the beginning of the Windrush generation’s arrival here in the UK.
Ed Davey is a husband, a father and a carer. He is the Leader of the Liberal Democrats.
It is Ed’s experience of caring that drives much of his politics, and motivates his tireless campaigning for a fair deal.
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