It's time for Real Change in Folkestone and Hythe.

Justice for Gurkhas. Protecting services like schools, the Royal Victoria Hospital, Fire Services and Post Offices. Fighting Lydd Airport expansion. All are campaigns I've fought alongside local people in the last 4 years.

Some we've won. Some we're still fighting. But they share one thing in common. Whether the campaign has been big or small, they make a big difference to local people.

That's what I care about. Making our area better. Changing local people's lives for the better.

Be Part of the Change.

I'm proud to have been selected as the Liberal Democrats' Parliamentary Candidate for Folkestone and Hythe.

This is an exciting election for the Liberal Democrats. During the campaign, more and more people have seen the Lib Dems and our Leader Nick Clegg, and the opinion polls suggest that they like what they see.

Between now and May 6th, we need to give local people a real message of hope. That their vote can change things. That their new MP will stand up for local people and local causes. That not all MPs are the same.

Our area needs a full time MP. I'll make a straightforward pledge. If elected, I'll have no other job. I'll claim no second home expenses - not even rent. And I'll commute to Westminster - as so many other local people do.

I'm not wasting a single moment. I hope you'll work with me. Together, we can make a difference. We can make it happen. Together.

if you can help, please get in touch. Email me at lynne@shepwaylibdems.org.uk or call on 07885 940 945. I look forward to working with you.

Lynne Beaumont

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About Lynne Beaumont

Lynne Beaumont has been selected as the Liberal Democrats' candidate for Folkestone and Hythe.

Lynne has lived, worked and campaigned here for 25 years. She has lived in Folkestone, Hythe and the Elham Valley and raised her children here, and is delighted that her grandchildren are also now growing up here.

Lynne has been a Councillor in Shepway for over 6 years, and a School Governor for 12 years before that. As Leader of the District Lib Dem Group locally, Lynne has never been afraid to lead from the front, and take difficult decisions to stand up for the area. That's what leaders do.

Lynne believes that our next MP should be dedicated to our area full time. Fighting for local services. Working with local people and local councils to deliver for the area. Standing up for what local people want - not blindly following a Party line.

• Working full time for local people.

• Keeping in touch all year round, and being a part of our local community.

• Campaigning on key local issues.

• Standing up for those who need our support such as the Gurkha's, the homeless, the neglected.

Lynne pledges that if elected as our next MP, she will be a full time MP for our area, and have no other job, paid directorship or outside interests. Lynne has been disgusted with the behavious of MPs over expenses, and would not claim second home expenses. Lynne would continue to live here and commute to Westminster - as so many other local people do.

Recent News from Lynne Beaumont

Thu 22nd Jul 2010:

EXCLUSIVE: Shepway Conservatives Carry on Claiming Expenses - Liberal Democrats Cost You Less

Research by Shepway Liberal Democrats has shown that Liberal Democrat Councillors claim less expenses from the Council than any other group.

Tue 13th Jul 2010:

Three Folkestone soldiers killed in Helmand Province

Three soldiers from the 1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles have been killed in Afghanistan after a "renegade" Afghan soldier turned and opened fire on them. Other soldiers are reported to be injured. The 1st Battalion have been based in Shorncliffe barracks on the Folkestone / Sandgate border since 2000.

Fri 25th Jun 2010:

Lydd Airport Public Enquiry Decision Delight

On Thursday 24th June, the Government Office of the South East "called in" the planning decision to expand the runway at Lydd Airport, also known as London Ashford Airport, stating that there will now be a public enquiry.

Fri 7th May 2010:

Beaumont Thanks Folkestone and Hythe

Liberal Democrat Candidate Lynne Beaumont has thanked voters across Folkestone and Hythe for their support in the General Election, and congratulated new Folkestone and Hythe MP Damian Collins for winning the seat.

Sun 2nd May 2010:

Bank Holiday Delivery Action Day

As the General Election campaign enters the final few days, Lynne Beaumont and the Liberal Democrats are holding a Bank Holiday Monday delivery action day starting at 10am from The Puffins, Peene, Folkestone, Kent CT18 8BG (you can find a map at http://tinyurl.com/37ftek8).

Tue 20th Apr 2010:

General Election Nominations for Folkestone and Hythe

The deadline for nominations to be the next MP for Folkestone and Hythe was 4pm, and the accepted nominations have been announced by Shepway Council. Lib Dem candidate Lynne Beaumont is facing six other candidates in a contest widely expected to be a clear choice between the Liberal Democrats and the Conservative candidate.

Mon 19th Apr 2010:

Beaumont welcomes Rob Ryan to the Liberal Democrats

Folkestone and Hythe Liberal Democrat candidate Lynne Beaumont has welcomed former Green Party member Rob Ryan to the Liberal Democrats. Rob Ryan has quit the Green Party and joined the Liberal Democrats as the only viable alternative to the Conservative Party locally.

Huge Surge for Lib Dems in Polls Good News for Folkestone and Hythe

Three national opinion polls over the weekend have shown the Liberal Democrats surging into the lead in the General Election race nationally. Folkestone and Hythe Parliamentary Candidate Lynne Beaumont has welcomed the news, saying that although the polls will continue to change, it's clear that there is all to play for both nationally and locally.

Tue 13th Apr 2010:

Kent View magazines now available online

The recent "Kent View" magazines profiling Liberal Democrat candidate for Folkestone and Hythe Lynne Beaumont are now available online.

Beaumont pledges to vote to keep foxhunting ban

Kent news report that Hunt masters are rallying the troops in a bid for Tory victory after David Cameron pledged to hold a free vote on foxhunting if he gets into Downing Street. Officials at hunting clubs have been calling on their members to help in the Conservative campaign.

Tue 6th Apr 2010:

"Fantastic News": Beaumont delight at promise to re-open the Leas Lift

Lynne Beaumont has welcomed the news that the Folkestone Leas Lift is to be renovated and re-opened this summer. Lynne was present at the official ceremony this morning to hand the keys to the contractors who will be renovating and repairing the lift prior to a hoped for re-opening in June.

General Election underway in Folkestone and Hythe

Prime Minister Gordon Brown has been to Buckingham Palace to ask the Queen to dissolve Parliament, which will trigger a General Election on 6th May. The Liberal Democrat campaign in Folkestone and Hythe is already underway, with leaflets being delivered to thousands of homes across the area. Lib Dem Lynne Beaumont is predicted to be the only serious challenger to the Conservatives in the constituency, with bookmakers Ladbrokes rating both UKIP and Labour as 100-1 rank outsiders.

Get Your Liberal Democrat Garden Poster for Folkestone and Hythe

Now the General Election has been called for 6th May, you can easily show your support for the Liberal Democrats in Folkestone and Hythe by agreeing to have a garden poster for the campaign. The Liberal Democrats will erect the poster on your behalf and take it away after the election.

Fri 2nd Apr 2010:

Beaumont launches Contract with electors of Folkestone and Hythe

Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Folkestone and Hythe has launched a signed contract with voters. The contract is a pledge of conduct of behaviour on expenses if elected as the next MP for the constituency.

Lynne Beaumont and Sharon Bowles MEP open new Lib Dem Campaign Office

Lynne Beaumont, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Folkestone & Hythe, welcomed South East England MEP Sharon Bowles to Hythe yesterday to officially open the new Liberal Democrat campaign office.

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Lynne Beaumont's Contract with Folkestone and Hythe

I will be open and honest with you. I will:

• have no other paid job or directorships

• live in the constituency and commute to Westminster

• not claim any second home expenses

• publish expenses details online & answer any questions on them promptly

• pay taxes in the UK

I will put local people first. I will be there to help, listen to your concerns and stand up for our community. I will:

• have an office in the constituency open at least 5 days a week

• hold regular surgeries in easily accessible places

• ask you every year to complete a survey about what matters to you and report back on what I am doing.

I will make sure your voice is heard - locally and at Westminster. I will be a strong voice for Folkestone and Hythe. I will:

• take your views to Westminster

• stand up for and promote Folkestone and Hythe in Westminster, the press and nationally

• meet regularly with local groups including the police, councils, health services and residents' groups.