Sevenoaks, Dartford and Gravesham Liberal Democrats
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Your local Liberal Democrats party covering Sevenoaks, Dartford and Gravesham.
Published and Promoted by Patrick Reynolds on behalf of Sevenoaks Liberal Democrats, both of 73, The Rise, Sevenoaks, TN13 1RL.
Published and Promoted by Patrick Reynolds on behalf of Sevenoaks Liberal Democrats, both of 73, The Rise, Sevenoaks, TN13 1RL.
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Today's results make it absolutely clear that if you don't want Tories or Reform, you have to vote Liberal Democrat in #Sevenoaks. This was the General Election result but since then, the Labour vote has collapsed.
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Reading this when I got up this morning made me profoundly sad.
Imagine a woman who is resettled in safety away from an abusive partner. If she makes a new life for herself, would anyone seriously think about sending her back to her old house even it was later safe? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Imagine a woman who is resettled in safety away from an abusive partner. If she makes a new life for herself, would anyone seriously think about sending her back to her old house even it was later safe? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK set to limit refugees to temporary stays
Shabana Mahmood is expected to say the era of permanent protection for refugees is over, in major changes to the UK's asylum and immigration system.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Reading this when I got up this morning made me profoundly sad.
Imagine a woman who is resettled in safety away from an abusive partner. If she makes a new life for herself, would anyone seriously think about sending her back to her old house even it was later safe? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Imagine a woman who is resettled in safety away from an abusive partner. If she makes a new life for herself, would anyone seriously think about sending her back to her old house even it was later safe? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The Reform #Kent County Council chaos continues...
More bad news for Reform in Kent as 2 previously suspended councillors now permanently expelled
Kemp expelled "following an internal investigation into leaking of confidential information"
Fothergill expelled for failing to disclose "a serious matter" during vetting
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Kemp expelled "following an internal investigation into leaking of confidential information"
Fothergill expelled for failing to disclose "a serious matter" during vetting
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reform UK expels Kent councillor after alleged video leak
Isabella Kemp said she
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 10:20 AM
The Reform #Kent County Council chaos continues...
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My office whiteboard... Bon Jovi edition for edition for the weekend.
November 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM
My office whiteboard... Bon Jovi edition for edition for the weekend.
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Nigel Farage called it 'madness' but a Reform-led council has decided to do it anyway
Reform council to do the thing Nigel Farage called 'madness'
The council's report on the plan said it would raise up to £804,000 for local authority coffers
www.walesonline.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Nigel Farage called it 'madness' but a Reform-led council has decided to do it anyway
Reform #Kent County Council chaos latest edition. The electorate must feel thoroughly cheated. They should just resign en masse and let competent people stand for election!
Exclusive: Reform’s flagship Kent administration is planning to shut down multiple council committees as it struggles to fill posts after losing nine of its own councillors
Reform Council in Chaos as It Prepares to Slash Scrutiny Committees Following Wave of Councillor Suspensions
EXCLUSIVE: Reform's flagship Kent administration is planning to shut down multiple council committees as it struggles to fill posts after suspending nine of its own councillors
bylinetimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Reform #Kent County Council chaos latest edition. The electorate must feel thoroughly cheated. They should just resign en masse and let competent people stand for election!
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Huge congratulations to Josh Babarinde on being elected President of the Liberal Democrats.
As an MP, he’s already secured vital protections for domestic abuse victims and been a tireless champion for his community. He’ll be a real asset as we fight for a decent, caring Britain.
As an MP, he’s already secured vital protections for domestic abuse victims and been a tireless champion for his community. He’ll be a real asset as we fight for a decent, caring Britain.
November 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Huge congratulations to Josh Babarinde on being elected President of the Liberal Democrats.
As an MP, he’s already secured vital protections for domestic abuse victims and been a tireless champion for his community. He’ll be a real asset as we fight for a decent, caring Britain.
As an MP, he’s already secured vital protections for domestic abuse victims and been a tireless champion for his community. He’ll be a real asset as we fight for a decent, caring Britain.
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BBC have now picked up this Reform #Kent chaos story.
Fire authority 'in disarray' amid Reform leak row www.bbc.com/news/article...
Fire authority 'in disarray' amid Reform leak row www.bbc.com/news/article...
November 11, 2025 at 4:58 AM
BBC have now picked up this Reform #Kent chaos story.
Fire authority 'in disarray' amid Reform leak row www.bbc.com/news/article...
Fire authority 'in disarray' amid Reform leak row www.bbc.com/news/article...
BBC have now picked up this Reform #Kent chaos story.
Fire authority 'in disarray' amid Reform leak row www.bbc.com/news/article...
Fire authority 'in disarray' amid Reform leak row www.bbc.com/news/article...
November 11, 2025 at 4:58 AM
BBC have now picked up this Reform #Kent chaos story.
Fire authority 'in disarray' amid Reform leak row www.bbc.com/news/article...
Fire authority 'in disarray' amid Reform leak row www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Trump wants to destroy the BBC and take our money. And Nigel Farage is egging him on.
All true patriots should tell them both: hands off our BBC.
All true patriots should tell them both: hands off our BBC.
November 10, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Trump wants to destroy the BBC and take our money. And Nigel Farage is egging him on.
All true patriots should tell them both: hands off our BBC.
All true patriots should tell them both: hands off our BBC.
Reform’s #Kent chaos has now spread into the fire and rescue service.
Kent's fire and rescue authority is in chaos following the suspension of nine Reform councillors - the chair AND vice-chair have both been booted from the party.
Joint statement from Cllr Alister Brady and Cllr Vince Maple as Labour group co-leaders on the Kent and Medway Fire and Rescue Authority:
Joint statement from Cllr Alister Brady and Cllr Vince Maple as Labour group co-leaders on the Kent and Medway Fire and Rescue Authority:
November 10, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Reform’s #Kent chaos has now spread into the fire and rescue service.
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Every time I write about the criminal justice system I know it's going to be bleak. But every time I'm shocked but just how appalling things have become. Some of the stuff in here is astounding.
November 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Every time I write about the criminal justice system I know it's going to be bleak. But every time I'm shocked but just how appalling things have become. Some of the stuff in here is astounding.
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It’s clear to anyone paying attention that Farage gets an easy ride from the media. They give him as much airtime as he wants but never hold him to account for the damage he’s done.
So much of what’s broken in Britain is thanks to Nigel Farage.
So much of what’s broken in Britain is thanks to Nigel Farage.
November 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
It’s clear to anyone paying attention that Farage gets an easy ride from the media. They give him as much airtime as he wants but never hold him to account for the damage he’s done.
So much of what’s broken in Britain is thanks to Nigel Farage.
So much of what’s broken in Britain is thanks to Nigel Farage.
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If this is what happens when Reform runs a council, just imagine Farage running the country.
Care homes closed and vulnerable people abandoned.
We cannot let Trump’s America become Farage’s Britain.
Care homes closed and vulnerable people abandoned.
We cannot let Trump’s America become Farage’s Britain.
November 5, 2025 at 9:09 PM
If this is what happens when Reform runs a council, just imagine Farage running the country.
Care homes closed and vulnerable people abandoned.
We cannot let Trump’s America become Farage’s Britain.
Care homes closed and vulnerable people abandoned.
We cannot let Trump’s America become Farage’s Britain.
Ed is doing sterling work here in shedding light on local council workings!
The meeting has stopped for lunch now.
Thanks to everyone for joining me in this very long meeting.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Ed is doing sterling work here in shedding light on local council workings!
This Reform administration in #Kent is a chaotic disgrace. If they had any dignity, they would all resign and let people who actually care about running a council take over.
November 6, 2025 at 2:58 PM
This Reform administration in #Kent is a chaotic disgrace. If they had any dignity, they would all resign and let people who actually care about running a council take over.
Just part of Ed’s wild thread on today’s #Kent County Council meeting amidst Reform chaos. It’s still very much going so follow along for the ride.
Cllr Daniel Taylor, currently on bail pending trial over allegations that he threatened to kill his wife, has attended today. Given he missed every other meeting since his arrest, he would have been disqualified as a councillor had he not arrived today.
November 6, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Just part of Ed’s wild thread on today’s #Kent County Council meeting amidst Reform chaos. It’s still very much going so follow along for the ride.
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Reform not far off losing their majority on #Kent County Council in just 6 months.
Another Reform councillor has quit the party. Isabella Kemp now sits as an independent on Kent County Council.
By my calculation, that’s nine Kent Reform councillors gone since May.
Joke party of amateur hobbyists.
By my calculation, that’s nine Kent Reform councillors gone since May.
Joke party of amateur hobbyists.
November 6, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Reform not far off losing their majority on #Kent County Council in just 6 months.
Reform not far off losing their majority on #Kent County Council in just 6 months.
Another Reform councillor has quit the party. Isabella Kemp now sits as an independent on Kent County Council.
By my calculation, that’s nine Kent Reform councillors gone since May.
Joke party of amateur hobbyists.
By my calculation, that’s nine Kent Reform councillors gone since May.
Joke party of amateur hobbyists.
November 6, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Reform not far off losing their majority on #Kent County Council in just 6 months.
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Remember when Reform said they would cut tax in #Kent? Hope the electorate remembers next time they are up for election!
Reform UK 5% Council Tax Hikes confirmed in:
➡️ Durham
➡️ Kent
➡️ Warwickshire
➡️ Worcestershire
➡️ Leicestershire
➡️ Lincolnshire
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
➡️ Durham
➡️ Kent
➡️ Warwickshire
➡️ Worcestershire
➡️ Leicestershire
➡️ Lincolnshire
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
November 4, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Remember when Reform said they would cut tax in #Kent? Hope the electorate remembers next time they are up for election!
Remember when Reform said they would cut tax in #Kent? Hope the electorate remembers next time they are up for election!
Reform UK 5% Council Tax Hikes confirmed in:
➡️ Durham
➡️ Kent
➡️ Warwickshire
➡️ Worcestershire
➡️ Leicestershire
➡️ Lincolnshire
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
➡️ Durham
➡️ Kent
➡️ Warwickshire
➡️ Worcestershire
➡️ Leicestershire
➡️ Lincolnshire
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
November 4, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Remember when Reform said they would cut tax in #Kent? Hope the electorate remembers next time they are up for election!
👏 👏 👏 @eddavey.libdems.org.uk!
Farage sold Brexit as freedom and left Britain poorer. Now he wants to cut wages for young people while pretending it’s reform. The man who broke the economy shouldn’t be trusted to fix it.
November 4, 2025 at 8:52 AM
👏 👏 👏 @eddavey.libdems.org.uk!
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Today my thoughts are with everyone affected by the dreadful attack near Huntingdon - the victims, their loved ones, and everyone who witnessed it. We're all hoping those injured make a full recovery.
Grateful to the passengers and emergency services who showed such bravery.
Grateful to the passengers and emergency services who showed such bravery.
November 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Today my thoughts are with everyone affected by the dreadful attack near Huntingdon - the victims, their loved ones, and everyone who witnessed it. We're all hoping those injured make a full recovery.
Grateful to the passengers and emergency services who showed such bravery.
Grateful to the passengers and emergency services who showed such bravery.
Elect a #Reform councillor and there is a good chance that they won't be in 6 months time. Important analysis here and the chaos in #Kent is a big contributor to these numbers.
Reform UK councils (& their cllrs) have been in the news a lot in recent weeks. But what is happening more widely?
My analysis @politicshome.bsky.social has found Reform has lost more than 5% of the cllrs it elected just 6 months ago
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
My analysis @politicshome.bsky.social has found Reform has lost more than 5% of the cllrs it elected just 6 months ago
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Reform Is Losing Councillors Elected In May At An 'Unusual' Rate
Reform UK has lost more than 5 per cent of the councillors it had elected six months ago, an analysis by PoliticsHome has found.
www.politicshome.com
November 1, 2025 at 9:29 AM
You want to read more on Reform’s #Kent chaos? We got you covered!
kentandsurreybylines.co.uk/politics/can...
kentandsurreybylines.co.uk/politics/can...
Inside Reform UK’s Kent meltdown: expulsions, leaks, and internal chaos
Less than six months after taking control of Kent County Council, Reform UK’s councillors have been engulfed in toxic infighting
kentandsurreybylines.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 5:31 PM
You want to read more on Reform’s #Kent chaos? We got you covered!
kentandsurreybylines.co.uk/politics/can...
kentandsurreybylines.co.uk/politics/can...