Folkestone and Hythe Liberal Democrats

SORV Campaign Wins Service Promise from East Kent Hospital Trust

The Campaign to Save OUR Royal Victoria has secured a pledge from the East Kent Hospital Trust that most key services currently available at the RVH will continue to be available in Folkestone. The pledge has been welcomed by hospital campaigner Lynne Beaumont, but fears remain that the full story is not being told. The public meeting announced for 9 January will go ahead to ensure concerned local residents are given all the information available at the allow local people to have their say on the future of the hospital.

4 Jan 2007

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Public Meeting called to back the Save OUR Royal Victoria Campaign

Shepway Liberal Democrats have called a public meeting to give local people an opportunity to protest about the possible selling off of the Victorian parts of the Royal Victoria Hospital. The meeting will be held on Tuesday 9th January 2007 at 7.00pm in St Johns Church, St Johns Church Road in Folkestone.

3 Jan 2007

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An Inconvenient Truth - Buy it on DVD Now

The "must-see" DVD "An Inconvenient Truth" has been released in the UK, and can now be bought via the Shepway Lib Dems web site at www.shepwaylibdems.org.uk/amazonshop/ for just £12.99, saving £7 on the list price.

1 Jan 2007

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We Can Cut Crime - Menzies Campbell's New Year Message

Happy New Year to each and every one of you.

31 Dec 2006

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No New Year for Dungeness A: 41 and Out

Dungeness A nuclear power plant in Shepway, which has been generating electricity for 41 years, had its two reactors shut down on New Year's Eve afternoon.

31 Dec 2006

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Too many new laws but not enough police

Toby Philpott, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesman has called on the government to stop wasting time on creating so many new laws and to create new police officers instead.

26 Dec 2006

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Happy Christmas!

Shepway Liberal Democrats wish you and your family a very Happy Christmas and peaceful and successful New Year in 2007.

24 Dec 2006

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It Could be Lonely This Christmas

Christmas is a time where most of us get together with our friends and family to celebrate and enjoy ourselves. Unfortunately for some people, Christmas is a difficult time. It can bring back memories of loved ones who are no longer with us. It can be a time of loneliness and sadness.

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by Toby Philpott, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesman for Shepway

23 Dec 2006

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Labour Keeps the Spirit of Scrooge Alive for Shepway Pensioners

Older people who have worked hard through their lives and put money into pensions for their old age will be penalised by Labour's plans for pensioners, claims Toby Philpott, Shepway Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesman.

23 Dec 2006

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