Folkestone Sign
Kennedy in Hythe

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
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Peter with children

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
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Cllr Julie White and Peter Carroll are campaigning against airport expansion at Lydd

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
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Larry Ngan and Lib Dem Campaigners on The Leas, Folkestone

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