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
He might not look it, but Tim Prater was delighted to hear Saga is returning to their Sandgate Enbrook Park HQ.
Tim Prater explains why he's standing for the most marginal County Council seat in Kent: Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East.
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
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Taking on Trump
Only the Liberal Democrats will stand up to Trump, invest in the UK’s security, support Ukraine, hold back Russia, deepen our ties with European and commonwealth partners, and stand up for liberal, British values.
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The Liberal Democrats' bold plan to restore UK leadership in science and innovation will drive investment, boost global collaboration, and ensure technology benefits everyone, not just the privileged few.
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