Labour Give up the Ghost in Folkestone
Commenting on the published list of nominations for the forthcoming Town and Parish Council elections, Lib Dem Campaigner Peter Carroll said;
14 May 2004
Lib Dems announce candidates
Shepway Lib Dems have announced today that they have submitted nominations for 15 candidates for Folkestone Town Council, and 2 candidates for Sandgate Parish Council.
14 May 2004
Lib Dem MEP is the greenest
Local Lib Dem MEP Baroness Emma Nicholson has the best voting record on the environment for any MEP in the South East.
6 May 2004
MP visit highlights problems for older people
Older people deserve a better deal says Sandra Gidley MP. The Lib Dem Spokesperson for Older People recently visited our area and visited a care home with local campaigner Peter Carroll.
5 May 2004
Toilets to Re-open
Council listens to local people on public toilets
4 May 2004
Statement
In response to Conservative questions over former Cllr Gill Jenkins resignation, Shepway Lib Dem's Local Party Chair John Hughes said
4 May 2004
Lib Dems vow to fight capping plans
Local Lib Democrats have pledged to fight Government plans to cap Shepway Council's Council Tax rise. Capping would mean that local services would have to be slashed to the tune of £600,000.
30 Apr 2004
Lib Dems vote to re-open toilets
Lib Dem Councillors have voted to re-open Shepway's toilets at a group meeting last night.
30 Apr 2004
PUT SHEPWAY FIRST MR HOWARD
Local Lib Dem campaigner Peter Carroll has condemned Michael Howard's decision to embark on a glitzy tour of UK cities today. Whilst he is busy launching his party's European campaign, his constituency's fate will be decided in the House of Commons.
29 Apr 2004
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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