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Clegg lambasts Brown over Gurkha disgrace
Nick Clegg used his slot at Prime Minister's Questions today to return to the subject of the shameful treatment of former Gurkha soldiers by this Government.
LDAPCAF
25 Jun 2008
Make a change, make a difference - for Child Safety Week 2008
Fire is one of the biggest killers of children in the home and tragically many of these deaths could be avoided if children knew what to do when a fire starts and all homes were fitted with working smoke alarms.
20 Jun 2008
Take the Neighbourhood Watch Quiz
The Neighbourhood & Homewatch Network (England and Wales) web-site (www.mynhw.co.uk) is now up and running with lots of useful tips and advice on home and neighbourhood safety. They also list events and training guides you can download to find out about all aspects of Neighbourhood watch.
20 Jun 2008
Conservatives need to listen to referendum results and act
Last Thursday the people of Sandgate felt sufficiently annoyed with their 'Mayor' and Councillors to deliver a landslide decision, in a poll, to change their Town Council back to a Parish Council. I congratulate them in delivering such an overwhelming statement of their feelings to the Council.
NM
19 Jun 2008
Sandgate Council Extraordinary meeting: 17th June
At the last meeting of Sandgate Council a motion was passed to implement the decision of the referendum held on 12th June, whatever the outcome.
16 Jun 2008
Sandgate PACT (Partners and Community together) Meeting this Tuesday
Have you got concerns about what is happening in your neighbourhood? Join your local PCSO to discuss local issues: a Sandgate area PACT meeting will be held on June 17th from 6pm to 8pm in the Sandgate Library, James Morris Court.
16 Jun 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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