New Sports Centre For Hythe
Hythe Town Council has at last cleared the way to having a Sports Centre for the town. Local Lib Dems have long campaigned for thisand have supported the Council's bid throughout.
5 Mar 2003
CHAOS At The Council
Shepway Council is in complete crisis. As we go to press, the Council is set to slash services, bring in huge tax increases and axe many jobs.
1 Mar 2003
Kennedy Visits Shepway
With key local elections just weeks away, Lib Dem Leader Charles Kennedy has visited Shepway. His visit gives local Liberal Democrats a big boost in their bid to end Conservative rule in our area.
11 Feb 2003
Iraq
"I find it personally and politically very difficult indeed to support a war in which there is no mandate from the UN and no sense of legitimacy on the international stage."
10 Feb 2003
Give Folkestone A Voice
Lib Dem Councillors are backing the creation of a Town Council for Folkestone.
2 Feb 2003
Save Dymchurch Beach
Lib Dem Councillors Terry Preston, Julie White and Shirley Maile are fighting to save the beaches in Dymchurch.
1 Feb 2003
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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Every vote for the Liberal Democrats counts. It's a vote to elect a strong local champion, who will fight for a fair deal for you and your community.
LD
1 May 2025
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