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Hardly Hug a Husky...
Commenting on the Government's plan to stop funding for the Green Deal, Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron said:
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Open Letter from Tim Farron to Harriet Harman on Labour's Position on the Welfare Bill
Liberal Democrat Leader, Tim Farron MP has written to Harriet Harman to call on Labour to stand against the excessive welfare cuts being set out by the Government. The full text of the letter is…
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While Labour fail to act, the Liberal Democrats stand up for the vulnerable in Parliament
Whilst all but 48 Labour MPs sat on their hands and allowed the nodding through of welfare cuts that will hurt the most vulnerable in society, the Liberal Democrats stood up for what is right and…
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9,400 reasons for faster action to tackle air pollution in London
Last week King's College, London revealed that air pollution causes 9,400 premature deaths in London every year and impact on the health of many more including those the commute to or visit the…
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My apologies to the UK Border Agency for what I thought...
I am a remarkably non-descript 60-something. Average height, grey hair, slightly portly - although my friends might say that this is a little unfair to me - certainly of a far from dynamic appearance.
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MoJ Consultation on Closing Courts in Kent
The Ministry of Justice is consulting on proposals to close over 90 courts across the country as a cost saving exercise. including three in Kent.
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Parking on Granville Parade Maintainance Gangway / Seawall
Despite years of reports, requests, demands and cajoling by Sandgate Parish Council to Shepway District Council to help them stop parking on Granville Parade Maintenance Gangway, this is the…
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Folkestone Town Council: Record Breaking, Fossils & Anglo Saxons
Folkestone Town Council have launched a series of events for children this summer and are hoping to programme further talks and walks which will be announced shortly.
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Standing up For Sandgate Escarpment
Speech to Development Control Committee speaking against Y11/0137/SH: Land Adjoining Sir John Moore Barracks, Military Road, Sandgate, Kent:
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Lib Dems seek to defeat David Cameron on ‘Votes at 16’
The Liberal Democrats could pave the way for 16-year-olds to vote in local council elections as David Cameron is expected to face a further defeat in the House of Lords on Wednesday.
