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
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Latest UK News
A new Magna Carta to save our country from Farage
Ed Davey's Leader's Speech to Spring Conference 2026
ED
by Ed Davey
15 Mar 2026
Local Government
Local Government Finance Emergency
After years of neglect, our local councils are in financial survival mode. The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to move past emergency bailouts and deliver a sustainable future for local government.
ZF
15 Mar 2026
International Affairs
Trump and the Wider World
The international stage has been shaken by a series of reckless and illegal actions from Donald Trump’s White House. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new motion to bolster our national defence and strengthen our alliances with reliable partners.
CM
15 Mar 2026
Children & Families
A digital world fit for the next generation
For too long, tech giants have treated children as data to be mined, using addictive algorithms and harmful content to keep them scrolling. While some are calling for blanket bans, we know these are impractical and risk isolating vulnerable groups.
VC
15 Mar 2026
Defence
Britain’s nuclear deterrent depends on Trump. It’s time to change that
If the answer to “Is our nuclear deterrent working?” depends on what Donald Trump had for breakfast, then the answer is no, it’s not. And our deterrent is not truly independent.
ED
14 Mar 2026
Mental Health
Whole-Person Mental Health: Care, Choice, Community, and Combatting Populism
The UK is facing a mental health emergency. Liberal Democrats have a proud record of pushing Britain’s mental health services forward. Now we are offering the bold solutions we need to fight the crisis unfolding in our communities.
DC
14 Mar 2026
Universities & Skills
From Local Roots to Global Reach: A Liberal Vision for Universities
British universities are a world-leading export and an engine for innovation, but today, the sector is at a breaking point. Liberal Democrats have passed a new plan to deliver a fairer deal for students and graduates and secure the future of the sector.
IS
14 Mar 2026
Economy & Business
Revitalising Town Centres and High Streets
Liberal Democrats are committed to building town centres that inspire pride for generations to come. It is time to stop ignoring the decline of our high streets and breathe new life into them as vibrant hubs for the future.
DC
14 Mar 2026
Crime & Policing
Preserving Trial by Jury
The right to a trial by jury has been a cornerstone of our democracy for over 800 years. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new plan to tackle court backlogs without scrapping juries.
JBF
14 Mar 2026