WOKING'S £490 MILLION VICTORIA SQUARE WRITE-DOWN CONFIRMED
Professional valuation confirms worst fears of new administration Investment write-down exceeds £490 million after audited...
19 May 2023
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Local News
Liberal Democrats outline perilous journey ahead for Woking Council
Full extent of further financial problems looming in imminent reports Woking may need to 'set aside' as much as Surrey County Council Imminent Victoria Square valuations expected to confirm previous Liberal Democrat fears of at least a £300 million black hole.
2 May 2023
Woking’s MP creates a stink by blocking new sewage bill in Parliament
Conservative MPs block new tough measures on water companies discharging massive quantities of sewage into our rivers, lakes and...
27 Apr 2023
4 Apr 2023
Candidates for May 2023 Local Elections!
Introducing the brilliant Lib Dem candidates standing to join our team on Woking Council this May! These candidates are ready...
21 Mar 2023
Woking commuters hit with a £204 hike in rail fares
Liberal Democrats call for fare freeze as cost of living crisis continues Annual season ticket from Woking to Waterloo forecasted...
4 Mar 2023
Will Forster: Save families in Woking from £500 energy bill rise in April
Councillor Will Forster, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Woking, is demanding the Government cancel plans to hike the average household energy bill by £500 in April, and bring in a tax on the "bonanza bonuses" of oil and gas bosses.
4 Mar 2023
Woking Council faces £300 million Victoria Square Black Hole
Victoria Square Woking Limited has assets only worth up to £445 million, according to Woking Borough Council figures to be...
23 Feb 2023
Woking
Masterplan for Town Centre Taking Shape
The Liberal Democrats running Woking Borough Council have agreed a pathway to implement a new Masterplan for Woking town centre, which – among other things – will limit the heights of future developments in the town centre.
7 Feb 2023
National Party News
Remembering Ming
Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell in remarks made to the House of Commons
15 Oct 2025
Marie Goldman marks the start of Black History Month 2025
October has arrived, bringing with it Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community and their past, present and future contributions.
MG
1 Oct 2025
Latest UK News
Don’t let Trump’s America become Farage’s Britain
Leader's Speech to Autumn Conference 2025
ED
23 Sep 2025
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Defending Women’s Rights Across the Globe
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CM
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International Affairs
Towards a Ceasefire and Political Resolution in Sudan
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MH
23 Sep 2025
Science & Technology
A New Hope for the Space Industry
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VC
23 Sep 2025
Migration
Building a Fair Asylum System
The UK’s asylum system is failing, leaving people fleeing conflict stuck in temporary housing, unable to work, and separated from their loved ones. Our new policy gives practical solutions to clear up the broken system left by the Conservatives.
LS
23 Sep 2025
Science & Technology
A Liberal Vision for Digital Rights
The Online Safety Act was meant to protect people, yet its flawed implementation risks undermining privacy, free expression, and secure communication. Our new policy addresses our concerns and fights for a digital future where rights are protected.
VC
23 Sep 2025
Education, Children & Schools
Certainty for Ukrainian Children Living in the UK
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, thousands of Ukrainian children have found safety in the UK – but many still face uncertainty, disruption, and trauma. They deserve security, stability, and the chance to thrive.
LS
22 Sep 2025