Campaign to find compassionate people who are ready to care launches in east Kent
http://www.kentreadytocare.co.uk A new campaign to encourage people to apply for jobs in the NHS or social care launches today in...
24 Feb 2022
Why I Opposed the Folkestone and Hythe District Council Budget for 2022/23
The F&HDC Capital Strategy on which we have already voted, and I voted against, clearly contains massive - some may say huge -...
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23 Feb 2022
Fraud Alert: Sandgate O2 identity Fraud Cases [Updated 14/2/2022]
In the last 48 hours there have been at least 15 people from Sandgate who have reported on Facebook, Nextdoor and to me...
11 Feb 2022
Kent Highway Temporary Road Closure - Brambley Crescent, Sandgate - 7th March 2022 for 19 Days
It will be necessary to close part of Brambley Crescent, Sandgate, from 7th March 2022 with estimated completion by 25th March 2022.
11 Feb 2022
Not Third Time Lucky: Council Rejects Budget Amendment That Would End £45m Princes Parade Scheme
For the third year running, Tim Prater last night moved a amendment at Folkestone and Hythe District Council to remove the Princes Parade Development scheme from the budget, but it was defeated.
11 Feb 2022
Napier Barracks Planning Consultation
The Government has launched a planning consultation for the extension of the use of Napier Barracks to house asylum seekers until 2026 (!)
19 Jan 2022
National News
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.
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1 Oct 2025
Latest UK News
Don’t let Trump’s America become Farage’s Britain
Leader's Speech to Autumn Conference 2025
ED
23 Sep 2025
International Affairs
Defending Women’s Rights Across the Globe
Women’s rights around the world are under attack, with authoritarianism on the rise and deep cuts to UK aid undermining decades of progress. Defending women's rights must be a top priority and the UK must act boldly.
CM
23 Sep 2025
International Affairs
Towards a Ceasefire and Political Resolution in Sudan
Two years of brutal civil war have turned Sudan into one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with over 30 million people in urgent need of aid. Our new policy calls for UK leadership to end the conflict - standing with the Sudanese people.
MH
23 Sep 2025
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