Tories give green light to litter bugs, fly-tippers and anti-social behaviour
Local Conservative MP Michael Howard is under fire from the Liberal Democrats for opposing important measures to help councils protect the local environment.
11 Feb 2005
Carroll Demands Action on Marsh Bridleway
Peter Carroll is fighting for action to clear up a bridleway at the end of Dunes Road on the Marsh. Peter was contacted by a concerned local resident who told him it was now impossible to ride safely on the bridleway due to collapsed trees blocking the path.
11 Feb 2005
Liberal Democrats set for gains at the General Election
The Liberal Democrats average poll rating (21.6%) in January was the highest ever since polling began at the start of an election year - eight points above their average rating in January 2001 and nine points above their average rating in January 1997.
3 Feb 2005
Shepway Cabinet to blame for "short-sighted" KCC Academy decision
Park ward Lib Dem Cllrs have reacted with dismay to the decision taken earlier today by KCC to approve a planning application to build an entrance off Lucy Avenue for the new City Academy in Folkestone.
18 Jan 2005
Carroll welcomes SRA announcement
Local Lib Dem campaigner Peter Carroll has reacted with delight to the news that high speed domestic train services from Folkestone to London have now been confirmed.
17 Jan 2005
New Poll Boost for Kennedy
Charles Kennedy's Lib Dems have made a flying start to 2005 boosted by polls showing a big rise in support for the party.
15 Jan 2005
Hospital Petition Presented
Local Lib Dem campaigner Peter Carroll presented a petition of around 600 names to the Chief Executive of Shepway Primary Care Trust at a meeting in St Mary's Bay earlier today.
14 Jan 2005
Residents say NO to plan to move hospital services to Dover
Local people are backing the Lib Dem campaign to STOP hospital services being moved out of our area.
14 Jan 2005
Huge Response to Hospital Campaign
I am continuing to receive a huge response to my campaign to highlight the possible changes at the Royal Victoria Hospital. In some cases, entire blocks of flats and roads appear to have signed. There is most certainly a very strong view that the services provided by the Rehab wards should not be moved to Buckland at Dover. Understandably, local people believe that this will impose travel pressures on relatives and that it will be another loss of an important local service.
PC
13 Jan 2005
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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