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Clegg lambasts Brown over Gurkha disgrace
Nick Clegg used his slot at Prime Minister's Questions today to return to the subject of the shameful treatment of former Gurkha soldiers by this Government.
LDAPCAF
25 Jun 2008
Make a change, make a difference - for Child Safety Week 2008
Fire is one of the biggest killers of children in the home and tragically many of these deaths could be avoided if children knew what to do when a fire starts and all homes were fitted with working smoke alarms.
20 Jun 2008
Take the Neighbourhood Watch Quiz
The Neighbourhood & Homewatch Network (England and Wales) web-site (www.mynhw.co.uk) is now up and running with lots of useful tips and advice on home and neighbourhood safety. They also list events and training guides you can download to find out about all aspects of Neighbourhood watch.
20 Jun 2008
Conservatives need to listen to referendum results and act
Last Thursday the people of Sandgate felt sufficiently annoyed with their 'Mayor' and Councillors to deliver a landslide decision, in a poll, to change their Town Council back to a Parish Council. I congratulate them in delivering such an overwhelming statement of their feelings to the Council.
NM
19 Jun 2008
Sandgate Council Extraordinary meeting: 17th June
At the last meeting of Sandgate Council a motion was passed to implement the decision of the referendum held on 12th June, whatever the outcome.
16 Jun 2008
Sandgate PACT (Partners and Community together) Meeting this Tuesday
Have you got concerns about what is happening in your neighbourhood? Join your local PCSO to discuss local issues: a Sandgate area PACT meeting will be held on June 17th from 6pm to 8pm in the Sandgate Library, James Morris Court.
16 Jun 2008
Statement on Emily Sanger and Martin Salmon
Shepway Liberal Democrats confirm that Cllr Emily Sanger is no longer a Lib Dem member of either the Lib Dem Shepway District Council Group or the Lib Dem Town Council Group.
16 Jun 2008
Road Resurfacing Works in Shepway: Advance Notice
Kent Highways have given notice that, because Carriageway Surfacing works are proposed to be carried out, the Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting traffic on the roads in Shepway listed below on or after 23 June 2008 for an estimated period of four months or until such works are complete.
13 Jun 2008
Sandgate Referendum Result: It's YES by a landslide
Sandgate residents have voted overwhelming to change the local Council back to a Parish administration, reversing the Council's previous decision to become a Town authority with a Mayor.
12 Jun 2008
National News
Women
Stopping Violence Against Women and Girls
The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to hold tech companies accountable, equip the police with the right powers, and build a digital world where women and girls can live safely and without fear.
MG
21 Sep 2026
Health, Care & the NHS
Supporting People to Age Well
Supporting people to age well and maintain their independence is better for them and common-sense for the NHS. The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to fix social care, protect our NHS, and ensure everyone can age well in their own home and community.
AB
21 Sep 2026
Health, Care & the NHS
A Liberal Vision for Primary Healthcare
Liberal Democrat members have renewed our commitment to fix the front door of the NHS, restore patient choice, end dental deserts, and ensure preventative care is accessible before health problems turn into emergencies.
HM
21 Sep 2026
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