Happy Christmas from all at Shepway Liberal Democrats
Shepway Liberal Democrats wish all readers, family and friends a very happy Christmas and an enjoyable new year.
24 Dec 2008
Folkestone & Hythe to be hit by Woolworths closures [Updated 22 December: store closure dates announced]
All 807 Woolworths stores will close by 5 January unless a last-minute buyer can be found, the company has confirmed. This will include the Folkestone and Hythe branches of the chain.
22 Dec 2008
Shepway Council at Christmas
Shepway residents who would normally have their landfill waste collected on Thursday (Christmas Day) will have it collected on Monday 29 December. Collections due on Friday (Boxing Day) will be made on Tuesday 30 December.
22 Dec 2008
Lib Dems say new nuclear power stations will be too late to stop blackouts
Commenting on provisional approval by the EU of EDF's takeover of British Energy, Liberal Democrat Shadow Energy and Climate Change Secretary, Steve Webb said:
22 Dec 2008
Matthews: Time for Labour and Tories to admit they were wrong on Iraq
Gordon Brown has, at last, announced a date for withdrawing our troops from Iraq. In 2003, Tony Blair, Gordon Brown and the Labour Party, wholeheartedly supported by the Conservatives considered Iraq's weapons of mass destruction and long range missiles, and its continuing non-compliance with Security Council Resolutions, pose a threat to international peace and security.
19 Dec 2008
Discover Folkestone December 2008 Newsletter
Discover Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh have released their December newsletter with an update on tourism activity in the area, news on deals with local hotels such as the Burlington and Grand in Folkestone, and Dungeness being named in the "the world's top fifty 'authentic' destinations" and more.
18 Dec 2008
National News
Cost of living
Our plan to halve energy bills by 2035
Sky-high energy bills are a massive problem for families, pensioners and businesses across the UK.
LD
25 Jul 2025
International Affairs
Ending the suffering in Gaza and the West Bank
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.
LD
24 Jul 2025
Economy & Business
My liberal vision for a thriving economy
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
16 Jul 2025
Education
Our five principles for SEND reform
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.
LD
9 Jul 2025
Benefits & Pensions
Standing up for the most vulnerable in society
Why we opposed the Government’s welfare bill
SD
3 Jul 2025
Windrush Day 2025
77 years ago today, the HMT Empire Windrush docked in Essex - marking the beginning of the Windrush generation’s arrival here in the UK.
20 Jun 2025
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