Folkestone Sign

Congratulations to Nick and Miriam!

Shepway Liberal Democrats are delighted to offer our congratulations to Lib Dem Leader Nick Clegg and his wife Miriam Gonzalez Durantez, who have announced that they are expecting their third child in February.

2 Sep 2008
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Melted yellow lines

The Incredible Melting Double Yellow Lines!

Local Lib Dem campaigner Gary Fuller has expressed astonishment at Double Yellow lines in Christchurch Road which appear to have melted. The lines, which prevent parking next to Folkestone's Garden of Remembrance, appear to have melted where a part of the road dips. Gary was at a loss to explain how this has occurred.

31 Aug 2008
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Cobbles

Cobbled area not fit for purpose says Fuller

Local Lib Dem campaigner Gary Fuller has condemned the damaged cobbled area which it is believed is meant to discourage pedestrians from walking into the road at Middleburg Square as unfit for purpose.

29 Aug 2008
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Guide to Lib Dem Policy Making Process

A new Lib Dems members guide has been produced, giving more information on the Party's democratic policy making process. Twice a year, in spring and autumn, elected representatives from Liberal Democrat constituency parties assemble at the party conference to establish federal party policy - the Liberal Democrat priorities for UK government.

26 Aug 2008
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National News

Young happy children sat on the floor at school with hands raised
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.

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9 Jul 2025
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HMT Windrush

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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Larry Ngan and Lib Dem Campaigners on The Leas, Folkestone

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