Big turnout will help Lib Dems win
A big turnout in Thursday's election could be good news for Lib Dem Peter Carroll. If enough people come out to vote, Michael Howard will lose his seat.
4 May 2005
SAY NO: to airport expansion at Lydd
The effects of airport expansion at Lydd will be felt well beyond the area just around the airport.
4 May 2005
Standing up for you on the County Council
Read what your local Lib Dem County Candidate wants to do for you.
3 May 2005
Kennedy visit boosts campaign
Charles Kennedy visited Hythe today to give the local Lib Dem campaign a boost with just hours until polls open at 7am on Thursday. Mr Kennedy gave his backing to Peter Carroll saying that Peter would be "excellent MP for local people and a strong addition to the growing Lib Dem team in Parliament."
3 May 2005
It's about their future
Peter Carroll will work to build a better future for our children if elected to be our MP on Thursday. The Lib Dems will improve local nursery provision, cut class sizes and abolish tuition fees. They are also pledging to take real action to protect our environment.
3 May 2005
Lib Dems fight against hospital cuts
Peter Carroll is pledging to take the fight to save two wards at the Royal Victoria Hospital to Westminster if he becomes our new MP on Thursday.
2 May 2005
Howard ignores airport concerns
Local Conservative MP Michael Howard is continuing to back airport expansion at Lydd despite huge local opposition.The battle against expansion is growing by the day and is being supported by local Lib Dem Peter Carroll. Thousands of local residents are backing the campaign.
2 May 2005
Peter fights for local pensioners
Nobody has fought harder for local pensioners than Lib Dem Peter Carroll over the last five years.
1 May 2005
Action to improve Marsh economy
Peter Carroll is pledging action to protect and boost the Marsh economy if elected to be our new MP.
1 May 2005
National News
International Affairs
Trump and the Wider World
The international stage has been shaken by a series of reckless and illegal actions from Donald Trump’s White House. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new motion to bolster our national defence and strengthen our alliances with reliable partners.
CM
by Calum Miller
15 Mar 2026
Children & Families
A digital world fit for the next generation
For too long, tech giants have treated children as data to be mined, using addictive algorithms and harmful content to keep them scrolling. While some are calling for blanket bans, we know these are impractical and risk isolating vulnerable groups.
VC
15 Mar 2026
Defence
Britain’s nuclear deterrent depends on Trump. It’s time to change that
If the answer to “Is our nuclear deterrent working?” depends on what Donald Trump had for breakfast, then the answer is no, it’s not. And our deterrent is not truly independent.
ED
14 Mar 2026
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