New Lorry Parking Ban Soon on Sandgate Esplanade
There has been an increase in ther number of large lorries parking (and often "overnighting") on Sandgate Esplanade.
28 Jun 2016
Farron: Lib Dems pledge to take Britain back into Europe
Liberal Democrats have always believed that Britain should be outward facing, collaborating with other countries to tackle global challenges. Our membership of the European Union allows us to do that.
TFLLD
27 Jun 2016
Our Country: The Day After The Night Before
I am devastated and I am angry. Today we wake to a deeply divided country. Nigel Farage's vision for Britain has won this vote, but it is not a vision I share.
TFLLD
24 Jun 2016
Declaration of Shepway count totals for the Referendum on the United Kingdom’s membership of the European Union:
As Counting Officer for the SHEPWAY voting area at the referendum held on 23 June 2016 under the European Union Referendum Act 2015, and having been authorised to do so by the Regional Counting Officer, I hereby give notice that I have certified the following:
24 Jun 2016
I am a proud European and will so Remain
In my opinion, a decision to leave the European Union would be a major tragedy.
JC
23 Jun 2016
Today is the most important day in a generation
Dear Reader
23 Jun 2016
The Keenly Awaited Prater Verdict on the EU Referendum...
Yeah, right. I was always voting Remain.
22 Jun 2016
In Memory of Jo Cox
This morning with my kids all I could think about was the family who've woken up with their lives changed forever.
TFLLD
17 Jun 2016
Digital Delivery by Shepway District Council [Reprised]
A year ago, I posted about the inability of Shepway District Council to accept an online debit / credit card payment for the renewal of a parking permit.
13 Jun 2016
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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