Charles Kennedy to be a Dad
Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy and his wife Sarah have announced they are expecting their first child in April.
14 Oct 2004
Poll shows Howard not trusted in Shepway
A new poll of Shepway residents show that just 1 in 5 Shepway voters trust Michael Howard's Conservatives to keep their promises. Even amongst Conservative voters, fewer than half say they trust Mr Howard.
4 Oct 2004
Delight at Gurkha Success
Lib Dem Campaigner Peter Carroll has reacted with delight to the news that retired Gurkha soldiers are to be allowed to apply for British citizenship. Peter was a leading figure in the lengthy and high profile campaign that saw the issue reach the national press, national radio and TV, the floor of the House of Commons, the national Lib Dem conference at Bournemouth and 10 Downing Street.
2 Oct 2004
Local Gurkhas Bring Conference To It's Feet.
Local Gurkhas received three standing ovations at the National Lib Dem conference in Bournemouth. The Gurkhas had been invited to the conference by local Lib Dem campaigner Peter Carroll. Mr Carroll has been helping the Gurkhas in a nationwide campaign to get the right to live in the UK as citizens when they retire. The Lib Dem leader Charles Kennedy was present during the debate.
22 Sep 2004
Shepway Lib Dems lead Gurkha campaign online
The Shepway Liberal Democrats are leading the campaign for citizenship for Gurkhas online according to leading search engine Google.
13 Sep 2004
Gurkhas: Blair promises action within weeks
The Daily Express yesterday reported that the campaign to grant British citizenship for the retired Gurkhas took a step forward on Tuesday when Tony Blair hinted he may be ready to drop the ban on Gurkha heroes remaining in Britain. He promised action within "weeks".
9 Sep 2004
Carroll Launches Online Petition For Gurkhas
Peter Carroll has launched a petition to help the Gurkhas in their campaign to be given citizenship when they have completed their service. The Home Office is sitting on hundreds of applications for citizenship from retired Gurkhas. Some applications have been under consideration for over 2 years. Only a few days ago, a retired Gurkha was deported.
3 Sep 2004
Julie speaks up for Seaway Gardens residents
For many months, a planning application on Dunstall Lane in St Mary's Bay has been causing huge controversy within the community.
3 Sep 2004
Howard's view of Gurkha rights "Outrageous"
Michael Howard's unwillingness to help the Gurkhas in their fight to be granted UK citizenship has been slammed as "simply outrageous" by local Lib Dem campaigner Peter Carroll who is the challenger to Michael Howard in his Folkestone seat.
2 Sep 2004
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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