Nuclear Power: "the ultimate stealth tax"
A new generation of nuclear power stations like Dungeness will cost taxpayers and consumers tens of billions of pounds, Sir Menzies Campbell MP, Leader of the Liberal Democrats has warned.
20 Jun 2006
Folkestone & Sandling Face Inflation-busting Fare Rises Despite the Most Expensive Fares in Europe
A new report shown that the number of passengers who think their train ticket offers value for money has sunk to an all-time low, and research from the Liberal Democrats shows that British rail fares are the most expensive in Europe.
12 Jun 2006
The Green Tax switch
Liberal Democrat leader Menzies Campbell MP has unveiled plans to protect and improve our environment with a major "green tax switch".
8 Jun 2006
Base the European Parliament in Brussels - always
It costs European taxpayers approximately 200 million euros a year to move the Parliament between Brussels and Strasbourg every month. The Liberal Democrats are campaigning to stop this waste of time and money. A new cross-party campaign has been launched to end this monthly trek.
7 Jun 2006
Cheriton Local Action Update
Local Action Update from the Cheriton Lib Dem Team
6 Jun 2006
A New Strange Cargo: Other People's Photographs
Folkestone based art company Strange Cargo have launched a major new public artwork "Other People's Photographs": and they want YOU to take part!
5 Jun 2006
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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