Sir Menzies wins leadership contest
Ming Campbell has been elected as the new leader of the Liberal Democrats, taking over from Charles Kennedy. The full results of the all-member postal ballot were:
2 Mar 2006
The NHS National Homes Swindle
Shepway and Hythe Councillor Neil Matthews is recommending that people watch this Sunday's Panorama report on " The NHS National Homes Swindle". Neil has had personal experience of helping a relative with long term care.
2 Mar 2006
Norman Baker MP Welcomes Metering Decision for Folkestone & Dover Water
Commenting on the announcement today by DEFRA that Folkestone and Dover Water Services' application to be designated an area of 'water scarcity', which will allow them to make water metering compulsory for all households, has been approved, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, Norman Baker MP, said:
1 Mar 2006
Lib Dems are the Only Opposition in Shepway
Lib Dem Council Group Leader Lynne Beaumont slammed the Conservative and People First Groups at Shepway for ignoring the needs and wishes of local people.
28 Feb 2006
Tim Prater and the Lib Dems launch "Truck Off" campaign for Cheriton High Street
On Saturday Tim Prater and the Cheriton Lib Dem started a direct action campaign to retake Cheriton High Street slip road for local residents. You can learn more about the "Truck Off" campaign at www.truckoff.org.uk including the Truck Off campaign plan, how to get involved and watch Sunday's coverage for the campaign on Meridian News.
27 Feb 2006
Briddock condemns Mayor suspension as an Assault on Democracy
The London Mayor Ken Livingstone has been suspended for four weeks after being found guilty of bringing his office into disrepute by comparing a Jewish reporter to a concentration camp guard.
25 Feb 2006
National News
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
LGBT+
Pride Month 2025
So we will keep fighting - until we can finally build a society where everyone is free to be who they are.
ED
1 Jun 2025
LGBT+
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
My message to the UK’s LGBTQ+ community is clear - I support you. I stand with you.
CJ
17 May 2025
Home Affairs
Standing Up to Divisive Politics
In the face of divisive and destructive politics, it is more important than ever that the Liberal Democrats continue to offer a liberal alternative.
LS
14 May 2025
Lib Dems Winning
Overtaking the Conservatives
Local Election Results Briefing: Our best ever winning streak
LD
3 May 2025
Lib Dems Winning
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