General Election Financial Appeal
A General Election is looming. It must be called by the end of this year, though the actual date is up to Rishi Sunak to decide.
8 May 2024
Dover & Deal News
Walmer Town Council - Cllr Blackwell's Update for April 2024
Play areas, Outdoor Gyms and No Mow for Biodiversity.
2 May 2024
62 The Strand: An Asset for Walmer
Cllr Rick Blackwell, Liberal Democrat member of Walmer Town Council reports on his take on the controversial decision to buy 62 The Strand as council offices.
30 Apr 2024
This Government is Not Making Polluters Pay!
Our latest letter in the Dover Express: its a scandal that filthy sewage is being pumped into our rivers and coastlines.
12 Apr 2024
March Report from Sandwich Town Councillor, Martyn Pennington
Still no progress on Sandwich Guildhall bus stop.
4 Apr 2024
THE £1K STEALTH TAX FACING PENSIONERS IN DOVER & DEAL
70% OF pensioners in Dover and Deal face a £15.6 million tax bombshell Click on title to read the full story
21 Mar 2024
UK Lib Dem news
Cost of living
Our plan to halve energy bills by 2035
Sky-high energy bills are a massive problem for families, pensioners and businesses across the UK.
LD
25 Jul 2025
International Affairs
Ending the suffering in Gaza and the West Bank
We can’t turn a blind eye to the devastation across the Occupied Territories if we want to achieve a permanent peace for Palestinians and Israelis.
LD
24 Jul 2025
Economy & Business
My liberal vision for a thriving economy
I’m proud that once again it is the Liberal Democrats leading the way, with our vision for an economy that is growing strongly, where everyone feels the benefits.
ED
16 Jul 2025
Education
Our five principles for SEND reform
Ed Davey Munira Wilson have written to Keir Starmer setting out five principles for SEND reform, and offering to work on a cross-party basis with the government to ensure the reforms deliver for children with SEND and their families.
LD
9 Jul 2025
Benefits & Pensions
Standing up for the most vulnerable in society
Why we opposed the Government’s welfare bill
SD
3 Jul 2025
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
Vote Liberal Democrat Today
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
Economy & Business
Ending Trump’s terrible trade war
We have to stand tough against Trump’s tariffs
LD
11 Apr 2025