Dover and Deal News

No to Labour's Digital ID Cards

No to Labour's Digital ID

Our Government is terrible at huge IT projects. There are increasing numbers of data leaks and hacks. The scheme will cost the taxpayer billions. The first people that will benefit from Digital ID are hackers and fakers. Say no to Digital ID.

27 Sep 2025
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A nurse tending to a child patient, who is sitting on her mothers lap.

Lib Dems Secure Support for Kent Vaccination Boost

A Liberal Democrat motion seeking to boost the cross-Kent uptake of vaccinations to safeguard the health of children was moved at the Kent County Council meeting of 18th September and was passed with the unanimous support of the 73 councillors voting.

21 Sep 2025
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Kent County Hall Main Chamber

Council rescinds climate change emergency declaration

Despite opposition from the Lib Dems, Greens, Labour and most remaining Conservatives, the Reform administration of Kent County Council voted to rescind its declaration of a climate emergency saying they are "sceptical of anthropogenic climate change".

19 Sep 2025
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Martin Wrigley

Lib Dem win on extending visas for Ukrainian families

Following Liberal Democrat pressure in the House of Commons, the Government has recently announced a 24-month Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) scheme, providing clarity for thousands of Ukrainians whose three-year visas were due to expire.

15 Sep 2025
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Cllr. Rick Blackwell (left), Liberal Democrat Councillor, Walmer Town Council & Penelope James (right) Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Dover & Deal.

62 The Strand: An Asset for Walmer

Cllr Rick Blackwell, Liberal Democrat member of Walmer Town Council reports on his take on the controversial decision to buy 62 The Strand as council offices.

30 Apr 2024
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International Affairs

Defending Women’s Rights Across the Globe

Women’s rights around the world are under attack, with authoritarianism on the rise and deep cuts to UK aid undermining decades of progress. Defending women's rights must be a top priority and the UK must act boldly.

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23 Sep 2025
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