Dover & Deal News

MARTYN PENNINGTON, LIBERAL DEMOCRAT COUNCILLOR FOR SANDWICH TOWN COUNCIL, REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2024

In Sandwich, the positioning of the bus stop by the Guildhall Forecourt, which has just been renovated at a cost of over £1...

NEWS FROM OUR WALMER TOWN COUNCILLOR, RICK BLACKWELL

Penelope James - Our Dover & Deal Candidate for the General Election on July 4

Penelope James is a strong campaigner, hard-working and honest. She has lived in the constituency for almost 25 years and ran her own very successful Communications Consultancy during this time.

Martyn Pennington - Our Liberal Democrat Sandwich Town Councillor Report For May 2024

From Archers Farm Solar Site to Openness and Accountability at Sandwich Town Council.

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.

Walmer Town Council - Cllr Blackwell's Update for April 2024

Play areas, Outdoor Gyms and No Mow for Biodiversity.

Holocaust Memorial Day Statement

On Holocaust Memorial Day, we remember the six million Jewish men, women and children murdered in the Holocaust, and the millions of others killed under Nazi persecution.

A Harms-Based Approach to Social Media

Big tech companies should not be allowed to profit at the expense of children’s wellbeing.

Our plan to end the A&E corridor crisis

30,000 people wait for over 12 hours in A&E departments every single week - it's a national scandal and we have a plan to stop it.

Trump’s pharma price hike

What the Government is doing, and why we’re opposing it

A Liberal councillor who made LGBT+ history

Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.

Trans Awareness Week

November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.

Josh Babarinde elected as the new President of the Liberal Democrats

Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.

Islamophobia Awareness Month

November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the experiences of Muslim communities in the UK and to stand with them against prejudice, discrimination and hatred.

Remembering Ming

Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell in remarks made to the House of Commons

Marie Goldman marks the start of Black History Month 2025

October has arrived, bringing with it Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community and their past, present and future contributions.

Don’t let Trump’s America become Farage’s Britain

Leader's Speech to Autumn Conference 2025

Defending Women’s Rights Across the Globe

Women’s rights around the world are under attack, with authoritarianism on the rise and deep cuts to UK aid undermining decades of progress. Defending women's rights must be a top priority and the UK must act boldly.