From The Independent: A Janice Update
The Independent has reported that South East England MEP Janice Atkinson is still sitting with UKIP in Brussels despite being expelled for fraud.
27 May 2015
We will fight any attempt to weaken fundamental rights - Clegg
Today, Nick Clegg will respond to Queen's Speech for the Liberal Democrats in his first intervention in the House of Commons since the election.
27 May 2015
Seven days to have your say... and it'll only cost you a quid a month!
In a week's time, on June 3rd, the deadline for getting a vote in the upcoming Lib Dem leadership election will be reached. With two excellent candidates to choose from, and membership costing as little as £1 per month (or £1 per year for students), now is an excellent time to join the only Party that gives you a real say!
27 May 2015
Lib Dem Local Government Conference 2015 - Bookings Open
ALDC - the Association of Lib Dem Councillors - will be holding their annual Local Government Conference on 19th-20th June at the Manchester Mercure Piccadilly Hotel
27 May 2015
Update: Sandgate's Side Streets
On a quick local survey of just a few of Sandgate's side streets, local Lib Dem Gary Fuller found a pothole on every single street. He reported the potholes, in Lister Way, Lachlan Way, and Parade Road to Kent Highways and has now had an update on the planned works.
26 May 2015
Shepway and Folkestone hit by fraud Council calls scam
Both Folkestone Town Council and Shepway District Council are saying that they have today received reports of people phoning and saying they are from the Council and asking for confidential details and / or payments.
26 May 2015
Roll up! Roll up! Get Your #LibDemFightback t-shirts here...
Official Party supplier Lib Dem Image have produced #LibDemFightback t-shirts which can be bought online now - car stickers will also be available next week.
26 May 2015
100,000 additional Rugby World Cup 2015 tickets to go on sale
There is another opportunity to buy Rugby World Cup 2015 match tickets on Thursday, with around 100,000 additional tickets set to go on sale at 10.00am BST on May 28.
25 May 2015
South East Region Lib Dems: Surrey Mole Valley By-Election Update
Clayton Wellman has been nominated to join Claire Malcomson as our two Lib Dem candidates for the Holmwoods By-Election on 18 June.
25 May 2015
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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