A video taken outside the High Court on 30th September (when the High Court ruled saying the Government's position on refusing Gurkhas who retired before 1997 citizenship in the UK was "unlawful" and "unfair") featuring Peter Carroll, Nick Clegg MP and Dhan Gurung has been released at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hm5NcEaEfsc
A number of photos from outside the Royal Courts of Justice on Tuesday 30th September, following the announcement that the Government is acting unlawfully and unjustly in its treatment of Gurkha's, are now available to see at http://www.flickr.com/photos/libdems/
Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg has welcomed the High Court ruling condemning the Government's policy of deporting retired Gurkhas and called on ministers to now give all retired Gurkhas the right to become British citizens.
Liberal Democrat MP Norman Baker has urged a safety review for lorries using the Channel Tunnel, following a fire which caused major disruption to services.
Guest speaker Marion Walter of Kent Refugee Help will give a briefing to Shepway Lib Dem members and campaigners on refugee rights and support in the UK on Monday 1st October.
BBC Question Time is being recorded in Dover on 13th November. If you would like to apply to be in the audience, complete the form on "Join the Audience" page of the BBC Question Time web site (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/question_time/1858613.stm), with Dover as the most convenient venue.
Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.
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.
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
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.
Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell in remarks made to the House of Commons
October has arrived, bringing with it Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community and their past, present and future contributions.
Ed Davey is a husband, a father and a carer. He is the Leader of the Liberal Democrats.
It is Ed’s experience of caring that drives much of his politics, and motivates his tireless campaigning for a fair deal.
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