I have this afternoon just watched the very interesting first of a special series of Daily Politics Show Election Specials on BBC2. This one was on the Environment. Greg Clark, Conservative Member of Parliament for "Royal" Tunbridge Wells, KENT and Shadow Secretary of State for Energy & Climate Change was speaking on behalf of your party.
In response to a recent email enquiring about which roads in Cheriton, Morehall and Sandgate were scheduled for pothole repair, Kent Highway Services provided the following list:
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.
November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the experiences of Muslim communities in the UK and to stand with them against prejudice, discrimination and hatred.
Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell in remarks made to the House of Commons
October has arrived, bringing with it Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community and their past, present and future contributions.
Leader's Speech to Autumn Conference 2025
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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