Don't Take Away Kids' Meals Says Lynne
The Children's Food Trust has today slammed the Conservative Party plan to scrap universal infant free school meals. Chief Executive of the Children's Food Trust, Linda Cregan, said:
18 May 2017
Stop the Squeeze on Shepway's Schools
Schools across Folkestone and Hythe are facing slashed funding over the next few years.
16 May 2017
Samuel Plimsoll Commemoration: The Sailor's Friend
THE FOLKESTONE SAMUEL PLIMSOLL MEMORIAL CAMPAIGN presents:
15 May 2017
Get Your Garden Poster Here!
With the General Election fast approaching on 8th June, are YOU looking for a way of showing your support for Lynne Beaumont's campaign? Thinking about putting up a window poster, but actually want something with a bit more IMPACT? Have we got just the thing for YOU!
12 May 2017
Lynne Beaumont is Nominated for Folkestone and Hythe
Lynne Beaumont has today become the nominated Liberal Democrat candidate for Folkestone & Hythe at the June General Election.
9 May 2017
Lib Dems to give £770 boost to 27,730 pensioners in Folkestone and Hythe
Nearly 28,000 pensioners living in Folkestone and Hythe will receive at least £772 extra per year under Liberal Democrat manifesto plans to protect the 'triple lock' for state pensions.
8 May 2017
A Strong TEAM For Shepway
On Thursday 4th May there will be elections to Kent County Council. In Shepway, County Councillors will be elected to six new divisions.
4 May 2017
Neil Says No to Otterpool
The Liberal Democrats are opposing plans for "Otterpool Park", a 12,000 home commuter town proposed by Shepway District Council.
1 May 2017
A REAL Deal for Shepway’s Schools
Lib Dem campaigner Lynne Beaumont has pledged to stand up for Shepway's Schools on Kent County Council.
1 May 2017
National News
Children & Families
A digital world fit for the next generation
For too long, tech giants have treated children as data to be mined, using addictive algorithms and harmful content to keep them scrolling. While some are calling for blanket bans, we know these are impractical and risk isolating vulnerable groups.
VC
15 Mar 2026
Defence
Britain’s nuclear deterrent depends on Trump. It’s time to change that
If the answer to “Is our nuclear deterrent working?” depends on what Donald Trump had for breakfast, then the answer is no, it’s not. And our deterrent is not truly independent.
ED
14 Mar 2026
Mental Health
Whole-Person Mental Health: Care, Choice, Community, and Combatting Populism
The UK is facing a mental health emergency. Liberal Democrats have a proud record of pushing Britain’s mental health services forward. Now we are offering the bold solutions we need to fight the crisis unfolding in our communities.
DC
14 Mar 2026
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