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
News
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
A Liberal councillor who made LGBT+ history
Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.
ED
by Ed Davey
19 Nov 2025
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
Trans Awareness Week
November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.
13 Nov 2025
Federal Party News
Josh Babarinde elected as the new President of the Liberal Democrats
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
12 Nov 2025
Islamophobia Awareness Month
November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the experiences of Muslim communities in the UK and to stand with them against prejudice, discrimination and hatred.
6 Nov 2025
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
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23 Sep 2025
International Affairs
Defending Women’s Rights Across the Globe
Women’s rights around the world are under attack, with authoritarianism on the rise and deep cuts to UK aid undermining decades of progress. Defending women's rights must be a top priority and the UK must act boldly.
CM
23 Sep 2025
International Affairs
Towards a Ceasefire and Political Resolution in Sudan
Two years of brutal civil war have turned Sudan into one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with over 30 million people in urgent need of aid. Our new policy calls for UK leadership to end the conflict - standing with the Sudanese people.
MH
23 Sep 2025