Mike Sole Reporting Back: May 2026
The May 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.
3 Jun 2026
Canterbury and Coastal
Liberal Democrats - we get things done
In the 2025 KCC elections, Lib Dem councillors were elected in both Canterbury South and Canterbury North.
Lib Dems are now the official opposition to the KCC Reform administration.
On Canterbury City Council, Lib Dems have recently ended the coalition with the Labour Party enabling our councillors to speak freely, hold the administration to account and provide constructive opposition where necessary.
Your local Lib Dem news
Kent County Council Backs Lib Dems on Urgent Government Support for Tourist Travel in Kent
A Liberal Democrat motion to Kent County Council on seeking tools to manage tourist travel in Kent around the disruption likely for the new EES system going fully live at the Channel Tunnel and Port of Dover supported by members from all groups.
24 May 2026
Steph Jupe, Sheriff of Canterbury
Congratulations to Councillor Steph Jupe on her second successive year as Sheriff of Canterbury.
14 May 2026
Kent Opposition Leader Slams Reform’s “Disgraceful” Plot to Silence Scrutiny
Antony Hook, Lib Dem Leader of the Opposition at Kent County Council, has condemned a series of "anti-democratic" moves by the Reform administration designed to gag opposition parties and shield the ruling group from challenge.
12 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
Liberal Democrats strengthen control of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
In the only elections in Kent on 7th May, the Liberal Democrats gained three seats to further strengthen their control of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. The Lib Dems now hold 25 of 39 Councillors in the borough, and Mike Martin MP was elected in 2024.
10 May 2026
National Lib Dem news
Lib Dems Winning
Getting the job done: Our latest wins in Westminster
The Liberal Democrats secured a number of wins in Parliament recently - here's a recap of what we've achieved.
2 May 2026
Guaranteeing GP surgeries on new developments
Liberal Democrats are clear: new housing must go hand in hand with new GPs.
14 Apr 2026
Cost of living
Our emergency plan to keep Britain moving
Liberal Democrats are calling for an emergency transport package to keep Britain moving, cutting the cost of travel for people – whether by car, train or bus.
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2 Apr 2026
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