Former Labour MP quits for Lib Dems
Former Labour MP Brian Sedgemore, who is standing down at this election, is leaving Labour to join the Liberal Democrats.
26 Apr 2005
Howard should apologise for misleading advert
Liberal Democrats have expressed disgust at a Conservative newspaper advert that appeared in this week's "Folkestone Herald", in which asylum seekers are falsely blamed for soaring Council Tax bills in Kent.
23 Apr 2005
Claire Rayner boosts Peter Carroll's Campaign
Top "agony aunt" Claire Rayner visited residents of Holywell House in Folkestone yesterday to boost Peter Carroll's campaign to beat Michael Howard. Claire told residents that she was a supporter of the Labour Party for over 50 years. She has now switched her support to the Lib Dems.
21 Apr 2005
Airport expansion would hit thousands
The effects of airport expansion at Lydd could be felt as far away as Hythe if expansion gets the green light say local Lib Dems.
20 Apr 2005
Time to help 'forgotten' pensioners says Peter
Peter Carroll and local Lib Dems are fighting for a fair deal for pensioners across the Folkestone & Hythe Constituency. Older people have been hit by low pensions, means testing, post office closures and rising Council Tax bills.
19 Apr 2005
Labour Minister urges Lib Dem vote to beat Howard
Labour Minister Denis MacShane has urged local Labour supporters to vote Lib Dem to beat Michael Howard in Folkestone & Hythe. Speaking in Maidstone, Mr MacShane said "Everybody in Folkestone should unite to get rid of Michael Howard."
16 Apr 2005
Hughes in town
Lib Dem President Simon Hughes visited Folkestone today to back Peter Carroll's campaign to beat Michael Howard. Speculation is growing that Mr Howard could lose his seat after 22 years of being our MP.
14 Apr 2005
Big names head for Folkestone & Hythe
A succession of top names including Charles Kennedy and Simon Hughes are set to visit our area in the coming weeks to back Peter Carroll's campaign. Other star names include Baroness Shirley Williams and top Agony Aunt Claire Rayner.
13 Apr 2005
Expansion could lead lead to traffic chaos
The proposed expansion at Lydd airport is likely cause major traffic problems across the Marsh says campaigner Peter Carroll.
12 Apr 2005
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