Dover & Deal News

This Government is Not Making Polluters Pay!

Our latest letter in the Dover Express: its a scandal that filthy sewage is being pumped into our rivers and coastlines.

March Report from Sandwich Town Councillor, Martyn Pennington

Still no progress on Sandwich Guildhall bus stop.

THE £1K STEALTH TAX FACING PENSIONERS IN DOVER & DEAL

70% OF pensioners in Dover and Deal face a £15.6 million tax bombshell Click on title to read the full story

MARTYN PENNINGTON, LIBERAL DEMOCRAT COUNCILLOR FOR SANDWICH TOWN COUNCIL, REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2024

RICK BLACKWELL OUR LIBERAL DEMOCRAT WALMER TOWN COUNCILLOR REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2024

Our Letter In The Dover Express and East Kent Mercury (January 31, 2024) Highlighting The Appalling 57% Rise In A&E Waiting Times In East Kent Since 2019

Black History Month 2024

October is Black History Month - a chance to celebrate the Black British community, acknowledge their contributions and discover their stories.

Ed Davey's speech to Liberal Democrat Conference

Read Ed Davey's speech to the Liberal Democrats' Autumn Conference in Brighton

A Fair Deal for Family Carers

Carers are not just support for their loved ones—they are the glue holding our fragile social care system together. They deserve more than token acknowledgements or empty promises.

The Clean Water Authority

Liberal Democrats believe that everyone has the right to enjoy clean, safe water and unpolluted rivers, lakes, and coastlines. We are committed to ending the national sewage scandal and holding water companies accountable for their environmental impact.

Reversing the cuts to Bereavement Support Payments

Liberal Democrats have passed new policy to stand up for bereaved families and kinship carers, so more young people can grow up in a loving, stable home.

Supporting the Future of Music

We are committed to tackling the challenges facing our music industry head-on. By doing so, we can maintain the UK’s reputation as a global leader in music, while giving future generations the chance to share in its success.

Restoring the UK’s Reputation on the World Stage

The Liberal Democrats are committed to rebuilding the trust and compassion that the UK was once known for. We believe that our country has a responsibility to support those in need, no matter where they are in the world.

Fixing Our Broken Prison System

For too long, years of neglect and mismanagement by the previous Conservative Government have pushed our prison system into a deep crisis.

Fair Votes Now!

The Liberal Democrats have long championed proportional representation, advocating for a voting system where every vote truly counts. We believe that reforming our electoral system is crucial for a fairer democracy and better governance.

Saving our NHS

We believe everyone deserves high-quality healthcare, accessible when and where it’s needed and free at the point of use.

National Nature Parks

The Liberal Democrats have laid out a bold and ambitious plan to restore the UK’s natural environment and ensure that everyone can access a clean, healthy, and thriving green space.

Standing up for consumers

For many people, Buy Now Pay Later is a useful and convenient solution, offering them flexibility with their purchases. But consumers need stronger protections.