Commenting on the nationalisation on Bradford and Bingley, which has branches across East Kent including Ashford, Canterbury and Dover, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesman for Folkestone & Hythe, Neil Matthews, said:
Shepway Liberal Democrats have thanked all who took part in "Sam's Fiendish Quiz" at Saltwood Village Hall last night: with 7 teams and over 40 people competing, a good night was hopefully had by all!
The Liberal Democrats in Shepway have thrown down the gauntlet to the Conservatives on the eve of their conference by demanding answers to questions about the economy.
Zaher Deir, managing director of Lydd / London Ashford Airport (LAA), has announced his resignation with immediate effect.
News of new investment at the Royal Victoria Hospital (RVH) site in Folkestone has been welcomed by Shepway Liberal Democrat Group Leader Lynne Beaumont. Facilities at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Folkestone are to be upgraded after the signing of a £3.6 million contract between East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust and Cardy Construction.
Due to the electrical supply to Shepway civic centre in Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, being disrupted this weekend to allow for the connection of a standby generator, the Shepway Council web site www.shepway.gov.uk will be off-line from 5pm Friday 26th September until late Sunday 28th September.
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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