The Green Tax switch
Liberal Democrat leader Menzies Campbell MP has unveiled plans to protect and improve our environment with a major "green tax switch".
8 Jun 2006
Base the European Parliament in Brussels - always
It costs European taxpayers approximately 200 million euros a year to move the Parliament between Brussels and Strasbourg every month. The Liberal Democrats are campaigning to stop this waste of time and money. A new cross-party campaign has been launched to end this monthly trek.
7 Jun 2006
Cheriton Local Action Update
Local Action Update from the Cheriton Lib Dem Team
6 Jun 2006
A New Strange Cargo: Other People's Photographs
Folkestone based art company Strange Cargo have launched a major new public artwork "Other People's Photographs": and they want YOU to take part!
5 Jun 2006
Nearly Killing Simon Hughes
A regular feature of the political landscape is the Parliamentary by-election. These are almost always triggered in the sad circumstances of an MPs death (MPs very rarely resign) which have become rarer over the last decades as life-expectancy has increased.
TPCSLD
1 Jun 2006
Could a new Shepway star be chosen for Question Time?
Are you young, well-informed, articulate and passionate about what matters today? If so, you have the chance to be a panellist on the BBC's flagship political programme, Question Time.
30 May 2006
Local Communities and Local Residents
This is a good time to be a Liberal Democrat in Shepway.
LBLLDGSC
28 May 2006
Lyminge Residents in Anger at Parking Devastation
A huge crown of over 160 angry Lyminge residents crammed into the village car park on Saturday morning. They had gathered to present a massive 1700 name petition against recently introduced parking charges in the car park. Since these charges have been introduced, trade in the village Coffee shop is reported to be down a massive 40%, the hardware store is down by 35% and the number of visitors to the library has collapsed by 50%.
28 May 2006
Lib Dems Top Environment Poll
A Friends of the Earth on-line poll puts the Liberal Democrats far ahead of the other main parties in caring about climate change.
25 May 2006
National News
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
Universities & Skills
From Local Roots to Global Reach: A Liberal Vision for Universities
British universities are a world-leading export and an engine for innovation, but today, the sector is at a breaking point. Liberal Democrats have passed a new plan to deliver a fairer deal for students and graduates and secure the future of the sector.
IS
14 Mar 2026
Economy & Business
Revitalising Town Centres and High Streets
Liberal Democrats are committed to building town centres that inspire pride for generations to come. It is time to stop ignoring the decline of our high streets and breathe new life into them as vibrant hubs for the future.
DC
14 Mar 2026
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