Folkestone and Hythe Liberal Democrats

Willie Rennie and Lib Dems Storm to Victory in Dunfermline

Willie Rennie and the Liberal Democrats have won a sensational victory in the Dunfermline and West Fife by-election. There was a massive swing from the Labour Party to the Liberal Democrats, just nine months after the General Election. The Liberal Democrats turned a Labour majority of 11,562 into a Lib Dem majority of 1,800. This victory was the first ever Liberal Democrat gain from the Labour Party in a Scottish by-election.

10 Feb 2006

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Shepway's Parking Scandal - why does it cost so much to park in Folkestone?

A comparison of the cost of parking in local towns by local Liberal Democrats has revealed that Shepway residents are being charged more than in surrounding towns. Comparable parking charges in Dover, Deal, Ashford, Canterbury and Maidstone are all cheaper - with some under half the price.

5 Feb 2006

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Kent Police: 2 More Arrests following Folkestone shooting

Police investigating the shooting of a man from Folkestone have made two further arrests. Two local men, aged 24 and 28, have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.

4 Feb 2006

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The Endless Political Month...

If a week is a long time in politics, the last month has seemed almost endless. Following my assertion in my last column that I wanted Charles Kennedy to continue as leader, its best we avoid comment on the leadership contest. Lembit Opik MP backed Charles, backed Mark Oaten and is now publicly not backing anyone in order to avoid an asteroid hitting their campaign - I know how he feels!

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by Tim Prater - Chair, Shepway Lib Dems

1 Feb 2006

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Leadership election hustings - dates announced and all members welcome

The dates of the Liberal Democrat leadership election official hustings have been released. Following the close of nominations, the 3 candidates are Ming Campbell, Simon Hughes and Chris Huhne. The dates and times (with contact email for further information) are:

26 Jan 2006

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Tories in Gazette Poll Tampering Claim

The Hawkinge Gazette has been contacted by a reader asking: "Should the public not be made aware that the Conservative Party high command is seeking to tamper with independent surveys?"

24 Jan 2006

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Darren Briddock outside Hythe Police Shop

Lords defeat for ID cards scheme

Shepway Lib Dem Treasurer and no2id campaigner Darren Briddock welcomed the defeat in the house of lords of the governments controversial ID Card Bill.

16 Jan 2006

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Charles Kennedy resigns

Charles Kennedy has stood down as Leader of the Liberal Democrats. Mr Kennedy made the following statement at Liberal Democrat Headquarters:

7 Jan 2006

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View from the Chamber

Cllr David Dickinson led the Lib Dems on Shepway Council during some very difficult times. He did so with great dignity and integrity. I'm sure that I speak on behalf of the local Party when I thank him for his marvellous contribution.

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by Cllr Lynne Beaumont, Leader of the Lib Dems on Shepway District Council

6 Jan 2006

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Restoring Trans Rights

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by Marie Goldman

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Larry Ngan and Lib Dem Campaigners on The Leas, Folkestone

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