Thank You Folkestone for supporting the Gurkha Justice petition
I write to say thank you to the hundreds and hundreds of people who signed Joanna Lumley's Gurkha Justice Campaign petition in Folkestone last Saturday.
NM
5 Nov 2008
Folkestone Literary Festival 2008 underway
The Folkestone Literary Festival is underway with talks by some well-known faces from the world of entertainment, including Maureen Lipman, Denis Norden, Kate Adie and Sandi Toksvig.
1 Nov 2008
Best Wishes to Peter Wignall
Shepway Council Environment Director Peter Wignall was admitted to hospital overnight with what is believed to have been a suspected heart attack. Very best wishes to Peter from all at the Shepway Liberal Democrats for a speedy recovery.
31 Oct 2008
The yacht, the billionaire and the Tory Party
The revelations that Conservative Shadow Chancellor George Osborne spent time on a multi-million pound yacht with a Russian billionaire have led to accusations that the Conservatives have been seeking illegal donations to their campaign funds.
31 Oct 2008
Matthews: Cracks start to widen at Hythe Town Council
Neil Matthews has questioned the lack of attendance by Councillors at the most recent Hythe Town Council meeting on Thursday, where HALF the Councillors were absent,and very limited discussion at the meeting.
31 Oct 2008
Shepway Lib Dem Presidents Dinner with Special Guest Lembit Opik MP
Shepway Liberal Democrats are delighted to invite members and supporters to join our President, Mary Done, and her special guest, Lembit Opik MP, at Etchinghill Village Hall on Saturday 6th December for our annual 4 course Presidents Dinner.
29 Oct 2008
National News
A Liberal councillor who made LGBT+ history
Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.
ED
19 Nov 2025
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
Trans Awareness Week
November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.
13 Nov 2025
Federal Party News
Josh Babarinde elected as the new President of the Liberal Democrats
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
12 Nov 2025
Islamophobia Awareness Month
November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the experiences of Muslim communities in the UK and to stand with them against prejudice, discrimination and hatred.
6 Nov 2025
Remembering Ming
Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell in remarks made to the House of Commons
15 Oct 2025
Marie Goldman marks the start of Black History Month 2025
October has arrived, bringing with it Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community and their past, present and future contributions.
MG
1 Oct 2025
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