Peter Carroll visits Folkestone School for Girls
Local Lib Dem Parliamentary Spokesman Peter Carroll today visited Folkestone School for Girls. Peter was invited to speak to sixth formers studying Sociology and Politics.
28 Feb 2005
Tory pay rise defeated by Lib Dems
At last night's full Council meeting, Shepway's Lib Dem Group proposed an amendment to the Council's budget.
24 Feb 2005
Huge fines could be levied on Labour and Tories for nuisance calling
Liberal Democrats today launched their campaign (www.stopnuisancecalls.com) to stop illegal nuisance calls from Labour and Conservative call centres in the run-up to the General Election.
23 Feb 2005
Higher Pay for Shepway Councillors Condemned
The Liberal Democrat group on Shepway District Council is demanding that the Council's budget for 2005/06 be changed to eliminate an increase in councillors' allowances contained in the proposals being made by the controlling Conservative group.
21 Feb 2005
Make sure you are registered to vote!
If the General Election is called for 5th May, which is what all the commentators expect, only people on the electoral roll by 11 March will be able to vote. That means there is just one month left to register.
13 Feb 2005
Tories give green light to litter bugs, fly-tippers and anti-social behaviour
Local Conservative MP Michael Howard is under fire from the Liberal Democrats for opposing important measures to help councils protect the local environment.
11 Feb 2005
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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