United Against Crime - the Liberal Democrats Crime and Policing Policy A Partnership Approach to building Communities that are Safe and Feel Safe By GARY KITCHING - October 4th 2019
Pleased to say that further to my motion to Folkestone and Hythe District Council last week on changing the governance system (which was passed, amended by the Conservatives but leaving, I think, the intention intact) there has been feedback from the Council Head of Paid Service Susan Priest outlining how she plans to move forward.
Sam Gyimah, MP for East Surrey, was formerly the Minister for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation until he resigned in protest at Theresa May's Brexit withdrawal agreement. Sam subsequently voted against the Tory government in order to block a "no-deal Brexit" and had the whip withdrawn from him. On 14th September, Sam joined the Liberal Democrats during our party conference, accusing the prime minister of "veering towards populism and English nationalism".
The Bedford Beer and Cider Festival is in full swing at Bedford Corn Exchange, and continues until Saturday 5th October. You can check opening times and prices on the North Beds Camra website here: https://northbeds.camra.org.uk/bedfordfestival.htm
Will Forster selected as Woking's prospective Lib Dem MP The Lib Dems are delighted to announce that local Borough and County Councillor, former Mayor and life-long resident Will Forster has been selected as the Lib Dem candidate to be Woking Constituency's new MP.
Boundary changes have been confirmed across Wiltshire, which will see 98 councillors represent people who live in Wiltshire equally.