Dover & Deal Pizza & Politics Evening: Focus on Planning
Come and join us for a social evening with other Lib Dem members and supporters and find out more about planning with our two guest speakers who have both worked on local councils.
16 Sep 2025
Lib Dem win on extending visas for Ukrainian families
Following Liberal Democrat pressure in the House of Commons, the Government has recently announced a 24-month Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) scheme, providing clarity for thousands of Ukrainians whose three-year visas were due to expire.
15 Sep 2025
Kent County Council
One Week to save Kent's Climate Emergency Declaration
Next Thursday (18 September), Reform councillors will vote on a motion to scrap Kent's Climate Emergency declaration. This would be a huge step backwards for our county.
11 Sep 2025
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Folkestone Ship Street Planning Application Submitted
An outline planning application for up to 135 homes (22% of which would be affordable), non-residential floorspace, a new pocket park, a vehicle-free green link, car and cycle parking has been submitted.
10 Sep 2025
Folkestone Library and Adult Education: Cheap at Half the Price
Kent County Councillor Tim Prater has questioned the business case of Kent County Council in moving their Adult Education Centre in Folkestone from Tontine Street.
5 Sep 2025
East Kent and the EES [Entry Exit Scheme]
The Entry Exit Scheme (EES) at Dover Port and the Channel Tunnel will be implemented from the 12th October 2025.
5 Sep 2025
National News
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
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
Science & Technology
A New Hope for the Space Industry
Space is no longer science fiction – it underpins our economy, security, and daily lives. Our new policy will renew the National Space Strategy, support UK spaceports and hubs, and designate space as a strategic industry.
VC
23 Sep 2025
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