Cllr John Hughes resigns from Cabinet
Councillor John Hughes yesterday wrote to the Leader of Shepway District Council to tender his resignation as a member of the Cabinet.
2 Jul 2004
Thank You Shepway!
The Liberal Democrats are thanking the voters of Shepway for their support in the local and European Election held on Thursday. With all the votes now counted locally and nationally, the Liberal Democrats have continued to make progress.
14 Jun 2004
Tories Lowest National Poll Since 1832
The Liberal Democrats are celebrating gaining two more MEPs across the UK while both Labour and the Conservatives have lost votes and seats. The Conservatives 26.7% of the vote is believed to be their worst performance in a national poll since the Reform Bill of 1832, during the reign of William IV.
14 Jun 2004
Lib Dems Overtake Labour in National Poll for the First Time in Living Memory
The Liberal Democrats are today celebrating a night of success in this year's local elections across England and Wales.
11 Jun 2004
Howard's solution to Council's financial problems fails at first hurdle
Michael Howard's much talked about proposal to save Shepway Council £600,000 and avoid painful cuts to services is not a workable solution.
2 Jun 2004
Time to put Folkestone on the map
Big projects that will bring new jobs and more prosperity to Folkestone will be a top priority for Lib Dem Councillors on Folkestone's new Town Council.
30 May 2004
Fighting for local services
Local Lib Dems are fighting the Government's plans to 'cap' Shepway Council. If the Government gets its way, then the Council will be forced to make cuts to local services totalling £600,000. Many important frontline services could be at risk if these cuts are made.
27 May 2004
Send Blair a message
With the situation in Iraq worsening by the day, people across the country are set to use the European Elections on 10th June to send a strong message to Tony Blair.
25 May 2004
Conservative Council Tax Shock
While the Lib Dems are campaigning hard to axe the Council Tax, the Conservatives want to DOUBLE IT.
21 May 2004
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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