And the First Winner of the Mary Done Award Is...
Danielle Anson has been announced as the first ever winner of the Mary Done Award for an Outstanding Contribution to the Liberal Democrats in Folkestone & Hythe.
22 Nov 2018
The Mary Done Award for an Outstanding Contribution to the Liberal Democrats in Folkestone & Hythe
We're delighted that at our AGM this evening, the first ever winner of the Mary Done Award for an Outstanding Contribution to the Liberal Democrats in Folkestone & Hythe will be announced.
21 Nov 2018
Renewed witness appeal marks one-year anniversary of fatal shooting in Folkestone
Detectives from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate are renewing an appeal for information to mark the one-year anniversary of the death of Joe Daniels in Folkestone.
SEKNW
21 Nov 2018
Does the UK need to spend more on Defence?
We absolutely do need to spend more on defence. You weren't expecting that were you. Defence is about more than spending on weapons of war though. Defence at its core is about ensuring that internal and external threats don't lead to the destruction of our society.
GF
15 Nov 2018
November Update from the Save Princes Parade Campaign
There is a Folkestone and Hythe District Council cabinet meeting being held on 12th December at 5pm where the Princes Parade business case will be discussed. The council have given notice that they intend to exclude the public for at least part of the meeting: the Save Princes Parade committee will be challenging that decision on your behalf.
SPP
9 Nov 2018
How do we balance work and family life?
The best example of work life balance I've seen was when I was working in Further Education. A colleague of mine worked part-time as a lecturer whilst his partner worked part-time in a primary school. I believe she was the deputy head. They shared parental responsibilities, led active lives and had their own small-holding.
GF
8 Nov 2018
FCA publishes update on how consumers may be affected by Brexit
The Financial Conduct Authority has published general information about how consumers may be affected by the UK's withdrawal from the EU:
8 Nov 2018
How do we create a fair asylum and immigration system that benefits Britain?
We're all human beings, born who and where we are through nothing more than luck. Some of us are unlucky enough to be born in places ruined by war, famine, disease, dictatorship, natural disasters or the consequences of history. Some human beings need our help. Some are simply looking for a chance at a better life. Some come to Britain.
GF
1 Nov 2018
Light In The Darkest Hour: First & Last - Brings The Boys Home 100 Years Later
On Saturday 10th November in Mons, Belgium, the UK heritage Charity the Shorncliffe Trust will be starting a wholly unique commemorative journey, that sees two specially commissioned Lanterns bring the "Spirit" of all those Canadians and British soldiers back home to the UK and Canada.
1 Nov 2018
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Transport
Driving Forward - Road to Access
Learning to drive is a vital life skill. Liberal Democrat members passed a new plan to clear the backlogs, end the rip-offs, and get the next generation moving.
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Protecting Children Online
Big tech companies should not be allowed to profit at the expense of children’s wellbeing.
MW
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Universities & Skills
Our plan to fix the student finance system and support graduates
Our pragmatic, costed and achievable plan that would make a real difference to graduates now, while also fixing the system for the long term.
LD
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