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Our Air! Our Commitment! Our Towns! - Liberal Democrats campaign to improve Medway's Air Quality

Local Liberal Democrats believe that we can no longer ignore the reality, that Medway is no longer free from dirty air. We feel that air pollution must be tackled now, not only to save our environment but to save lives. A report produced by the Centre for Cities found that 1 in 16 deaths in Chatham "are exclusively driven by combustion in commercial, institutional, and domestic activities linked to long-term exposure to particulates." Nationally, Liberal Democrats are calling for World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines on particulate matter to be adopted into UK law, and met by 2030.

 'It's time to save our high streets' - say Medway Liberal Democrats

Medway Liberal Democrats are responding to the news of a Kent and Medway Business Summit in January to look at high street changes, Brexit and the impact of Covid19. We know how difficult it has been for our businesses, and the lockdown policies that the Government have introduced to slow the spread of Coronavirus have had a huge economic impact on our towns.

‘Lockdown highlights the importance of Medway’s green spaces’ say Medway Liberal Democrats

As Medway enters another lockdown, the importance of access to green spaces and nature for physical and mental health has been starkly highlighted. Those who live alone across our towns, or without access to gardens, balconies, or green space, exposure to nature is a key factor in maintaining positive mental health.

Medway Liberal Democrats say 'Tories have betrayed their promise to protect Kent farmers'

Gillingham & Rainham Conservative MP slammed for letting children to go hungry during school holidays

On Wednesday night Gillingham & Rainham Conservative MP Rehman Chishti voted against a motion in the House of Commons which would guarantee that all children who received free school meals would continue to receive them during the upcoming school holidays.

Medway Liberal Democrats are supporting 'Clean Air Day' on the 8th October

The World Health Organisation recognise that air pollution is the largest environmental health risk we face today. It causes heart and lung diseases, is linked to low birth weight and children's lung development and may even contribute to mental health issues. Every year, air pollution causes up to 36,000 deaths in the UK.