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Press release on the Autumn Statement.

Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget

Sewage in our Rivers

The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.

George Says: Tories Sell Out

Sandgate is more than just a footnote

Local Lib Dem Gary Fuller believes that Sandgate needs much greater recognition when setting Shepway wide strategies and plans, especially with regards to tourism and economic development. Building on the excellent work by Sandgate Parish Council on the Village Design Statement, Gary wants to see a similar Economy and Tourism Development Plan for the Village that will feed into the wider strategy for the District.

Mahmud Henry Rogers- Promoting Humane, Sustainable Farming

I support a humane and sustainable farming system with high standards of animal welfare, and I want to see further development of the laws we have in place to protect the wellbeing of farm animals.

Mahmud Henry Rogers- Protecting our National Health Service

The NHS is a public service that we need to support and protect as much as possible. That's why I'm delighted that Liberal Democrats have committed to increasing spending on our NHS funding by £8 billion a year by 2020, which is the funding the NHS needs to cope with our aging population.

Mahmud Henry Rogers- Increasing the Minimum Wage

Liberal Democrats believe that the success of our growing UK economy must be shared among all workers including those on low wages. We're proud of our achievements with record numbers of people in work, and helping low paid workers has been a priority for Liberal Democrats in government.

Mahmud Henry Rogers- Stopping Tax Avoidance and Evasion

I want a tax system that is simple, progressive and fair. The vast majority of people and businesses in our country pay their taxes in full, but there are always some who try to get away without paying their fair share. This is ethically unacceptable and damages our economy and public finances.