MARTYN PENNINGTON, LIBERAL DEMOCRAT COUNCILLOR FOR SANDWICH TOWN COUNCIL, REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2024
In Sandwich, the positioning of the bus stop by the Guildhall Forecourt, which has just been renovated at a cost of over £1...
5 Mar 2024
Dover & Deal News
RICK BLACKWELL OUR LIBERAL DEMOCRAT WALMER TOWN COUNCILLOR REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2024
In my role as a Walmer Town Councillor, I sit on the Amenities and Environment Committee, The Planning Committee and the Climate...
5 Mar 2024
Our Letter In The Dover Express and East Kent Mercury (January 31, 2024) Highlighting The Appalling 57% Rise In A&E Waiting Times In East Kent Since 2019
Our Letter in the Dover Express, May 16, 2024 Sewage dumping in Dover & Deal up 370% in 2023 Dear Editor I have just learnt that...
7 Feb 2024
Dover & Deal Conservative MP votes against more support for local GP and ambulance services!
Dover & Deal’s Conservative MP has voted against a Liberal Democrat amendment which would have committed the government to improving local GP and ambulance wait times (15th November).
17 Nov 2023
JOSHUA BABARINDE OBE - OUR FANTASTIC SPEAKER AT THE DOVER & DEAL ANNUAL LUNCH, OCTOBER 14, 2023
Dover & Deal Liberal Democrats’ Annual Lunch, October 14, 2023 Joshua Babarinde OBE, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for...
16 Oct 2023
72% Of All Burglaries In Kent Go Unsolved
A staggering 72% of burglaries went unsolved in Kent in the 2022/2023 financial year - an average of 13 a day, new analysis has revealed.
27 Jul 2023
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