Lib Dems get Council to agree a localised covid testing programme
Yesterday, Surrey County Council unanimously agreed a motion from the Lib Dems which criticised the Government's 'Living with...
23 Mar 2022
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Development proposed for Egley Road
There are plans to build almost 100 properties on former Green Belt land off Egley Road in Mayford.
21 Mar 2022
Local Election Candidates 2022
Across Woking, all our candidates share Our Vision for Woking, which builds on Liberal Democrat successes as a group at Council. Liberal Democrats commit to Financial Responsibility and Openness, to provide affordable homes, develop a local vision for our area, build a vibrant local economy giving residents a green and safe borough where there is leisure and well being for all.
19 Mar 2022
Woking’s Tory MP votes against plans to “name and shame” water companies killing animals with sewage
New "name and shame" law would have led to annual figures on animals killed by sewage dumps
15 Mar 2022
Lib Dems propose VAT cut to save families £600 each
The Woking Lib Dems have demanded an emergency cut to VAT to protect local families from soaring bills and the Conservatives'...
13 Mar 2022
Ofsted say children’s services in Surrey ‘requires improvement to be good’
Ofsted have published their latest inspection report into Surrey County Council's children's services and rated the Council's service as one that 'requires improvement to be good'
9 Mar 2022
Woking commuters hit with over £134 hike in rail fares
Lib Dems call for fare freeze as cost of living crisis worsens Annual season ticket for Woking commuters reaches £3,662 Season...
28 Feb 2022
Lib Dems criticise closure of Surrey care homes
Yesterday, Surrey County Council's Cabinet agreed to close eight residential care homes.
23 Feb 2022
Thames Water makes £485 million-plus profit despite dumping sewage in the River Wey
Thames Water made over £485 million last year. Lib Dems demand 'Sewage Tax' to clean up rivers including the River Wey. New...
23 Feb 2022
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.
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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