8 Years of growth!
Despite disappointing results in the East, Lib Dem growth continues
12 May 2026
National News
City Lib Dems call for Sunderland MPs to withdraw support for Starmer
Liberal Democrat leader of the opposition on Sunderland City Council Paul Edgeworth is challenging Sunderland's Labour MPs to publicly withdraw their support for Prime Minister Keir Starmer and back a leadership contest.
12 May 2026
Boost to Southern Water Wastewater Action Plan for Folkestone and Hythe Welcomed - But More is Needed
Southern Water have updated their Folkestone and Hythe Wastewater Action Plan for 2025-2030, detailing wastewater investment in the Folkestone and Hythe district in that time. The amount of planned investment for this period is now about £42m.
12 May 2026
Mike Sole Reporting Back: April 2026
The April 2026 update from Mike Sole, Kent County Councillor for Canterbury South, Councillor for Nailbourne and Leader of the Lib Dem Group on Canterbury City Council.
11 May 2026
Lee Castle Reporting Back: April 2026
The April 2026 update from Lee Castle, Canterbury City Councillor for Little Stour and Adisham.
11 May 2026
Cole-Hamilton responds to Swinney writing to opposition parties
Responding to John Swinney's offer to meet opposition parties, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said:
11 May 2026