Resignation of Linda Cufley as Leader of Shepway Council
Statement from Brian McAndrew, Chief Executive of Shepway District Council:
27 Jul 2004
Lib Dem Success in Parliamentary By-elections
The Liberal Democrats have won an astounding success in the Leicester South by-election, overturning a Labour majority of 13,243 to win by a margin of 1,654 votes. Parmjit Singh Gill is now the 55th Lib Dem Member of Parliament, following Sarah Teather's success in the Brent East by-election in September 2003, where she demolished a similar Labour majority to win the seat, after a successful Lib Dem campaign in the London constituency.
17 Jul 2004
Lib Dems welcome Post Office move
Hawkinge Lib Dems have today welcomed the newly opened Post Office based in the Community Centre.
2 Jul 2004
Cllr John Hughes resigns from Cabinet
Councillor John Hughes yesterday wrote to the Leader of Shepway District Council to tender his resignation as a member of the Cabinet.
2 Jul 2004
Thank You Shepway!
The Liberal Democrats are thanking the voters of Shepway for their support in the local and European Election held on Thursday. With all the votes now counted locally and nationally, the Liberal Democrats have continued to make progress.
14 Jun 2004
Tories Lowest National Poll Since 1832
The Liberal Democrats are celebrating gaining two more MEPs across the UK while both Labour and the Conservatives have lost votes and seats. The Conservatives 26.7% of the vote is believed to be their worst performance in a national poll since the Reform Bill of 1832, during the reign of William IV.
14 Jun 2004
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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