Dover, and its fortress, stands not only as the gateway to England but as a beacon of home for the thousands of us lucky enough to call this corner of England ours. Ours to cherish, ours to guard, ours to share with the world.
Despite having the largest castle in England, Dover's rich history is tied to the sea and the world beyond as much as it is holding fast behind stone walls or in chalk dug-outs and tunnels. Dovorians, in turn, are a mix of steadfast defenders, people who value home and family above all else, and those who yearn for what the horizon might bring. Yet, despite the bountiful history we have and the opportunity in terms of travel and trade, we have been left behind for many years by successive governments, national and local. For too long Dover has been seen as nothing more than an inconvenient satellite to the port. It is time for more of us to stand together behind a party that will champion the success of Dover for its own sake.
Dover is a large town and has much to gain from Liberal Democrat policies, both nationally and locally.
It is Lib Dem belief that Brexit was a disastrous mistake and that Dover is suffering from frontline disruption and loss of opportunity as a result. We have not reaped any benefits, the NHS is certainly no richer, relations with our neighbours face greater strains than before, and sovereignty has weakened in all but name. While there were frustrations and difficulties in the past, they are greater now due to the rules and regulations imposed on us as a non member and vice versa. It is Lib Dem policy to strengthen ties and smooth relations as soon as possible.
Migration of all kinds is an issue that again and again sees news crews, protests, and travel chaos descend upon Dover. While local charities work tirelessly to address humanitarian concerns and assist those in need, many residents are simply trying to stay on top of the rising cost of living. With stronger ties with our neighbours, migration matters would be lesser and the cost of living would come down with greater trade and shared resources.
Care is an issue affecting Dover greatly. Families and individuals are struggling and in desperate need of a party that truly understands what it is to care. The Liberal Democrats would ensure that more is done to assist those who are struggling to keep on top of daily struggles and to help people take pride in who they are and what they can do and achieve, not define them but what they might struggle with.
- With poor planning, limited ambition, and no vision, Dover has been failed for decades. Opportunity has been lacking for our young people, those getting older have limited options for care, our hospital has been reduced to having no beds, jobs are few and far between, and locals have had to resort to mass litter picks themselves. Things seem bleak. However, a few cheery souls are refusing to give up on Dover. It has more to offer than it has ever been allowed to. Instead of being starved by poor planning, those with optimism and creative vision need to be empowered to help grow a better Dover. A Liberal Democrat Dover would see it so.
This is just a brief overview of our basic position and direction of travel. What we need is sympathetic Dover residents to contact us with their view of how Dover could be better and how Lib Dem policies and principles could make a difference.
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