Thank You So Much - Election Results 2019
In the Folkestone and Hythe District and Town & Parish Elections held on May 2nd, I'm incredibly honoured and proud to have been elected as:
4 May 2019
Thursday May 2nd is your chance to elect Councillors that will listen
Thursday is your chance to elect Liberal Democrat Councillors to Folkestone and Hythe District Council. For too long the Conservatives have been without an effective opposition. They've stopped listening and it's led to the wrong decisions for our area, be it Otterpool Park, Princes Parade or plans to put in place parking charges along Sandgate Esplanade. Let's change that.
1 May 2019
Foodbank usage in South East England reaches record high as Government cuts support for the poorest households
A record number of people in South East England are being forced to turn to foodbanks, according to figures released today by the Trussell Trust.
26 Apr 2019
Demand Better for Sandgate and West Folkestone
I love Sandgate. I hope you do too.
TPLDCSWF
11 Apr 2019
Save Princes Parade Fundraising Event and Update
For our next fundraising event we will be holding a quiz night at The Fountain pub on Monday 8th April from 7pm to 10pm.
SPPC
4 Apr 2019
Liberal Democrats demand action to boost Folkestone town centre
The Liberal Democrats have set out a comprehensive plan ahead of the local elections to support struggling high streets across England, including for Folkestone town centre.
31 Mar 2019
Shepway Foodbank: How to Donate, and How to Get Help
The Shepway Foodbank is an increasingly important service locally, with demand for its services increasing across the area. Demand for foodbanks is increasing nationally, and that's also evident locally.
29 Mar 2019
Sandgate Parking Update
You spoke, we listened, and have got ACTION.
28 Mar 2019
Stand Up and Stand Together
When the political landscape is as turbulent as it is at the moment, it is understandable to want to turn your back to it altogether.
19 Mar 2019
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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