Seasons Greetings To All
Parliamentary Spokesman Peter Carroll and Shepway Liberal Democrats would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy new year.
23 Dec 2002
Council Has Failed Local People
Over £1 million of cuts to local services will be made by the Conservative Council next year. Key services are expected to be hit badly, as Conservative Councillors try to make up the shortfalls in next year's budget.
5 Dec 2002
Lib Dems Fight 'Top Up' Fees
Local students could soon be facing huge bills to attend university under new Government plans. Despite past promises, Labour are considering the introduction of 'top up' fees of around £10,000 to attend university.
30 Nov 2002
Vandals Must Not Win Say Local Lib Dems
The recent destruction of equipment in the childrens playground at Canterbury Road Rec has been condemned by local Councillors Paul Marsh and Brian Copping.
15 Nov 2002
Stunning By-election Success For Lib Dems
Lib Dem Julie White has won the St Mary In The Marsh By-election in a spectacular result. The turnout was nearly 50% - nearly double the usual turnout for a by-election.
25 Oct 2002
Campaigners Fight To End 'Ransom Strip' Rip Off
Lib Dem campaigner Peter Carroll has launched a campaign to end the scandal of exploitation taking place in areas of Romney Marsh.
1 Sep 2002
Howard Challenged Over Police Involvement
Lib Dem Parliamentary Spokesman Peter Carroll has challenged MP Michael Howard to publicly apologise for the actions of the local Conservative Party, after the Lib Dems were cleared of any wrong doing for the 2nd time in a Shepway election.
25 Jul 2002
Election Success For Local Lib Dems
Lib Dem John Hughes has won a stunning victory in the Park Ward by-election. Despite a massive effort by the Conservatives, the Lib Dem share of the vote rose by 15%.
27 Jun 2002
Tax rises slammed
Local Lib Dems have slammed this year's huge Council Tax rises from the ruling Conservative Councils. Both the District and County Councils raised Council Tax by over 4 times the current rate of inflation!
15 May 2002
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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