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22 Feb 2022
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Woking Lib Dems highlight inadequacy of the 2022/2023 Budget
At last week's Council meeting Woking Lib Dems refused to endorse 2022/23 budget produced by the WBC Executive citing the lack of credible evidence that the budget is affordable. Cllr Ann-Marie Barker, Leader of the Woking Lib Dems, explains the background in the attached video:
17 Feb 2022
Broken triple lock promise creates cost of living black hole for 16,872 Woking pensioners
Almost 17,000 pensioners in Woking left out in the cold as broken triple lock promise creates cost of living black hole
17 Feb 2022
Woking Council commits to tackling violence against women and girls
Following a motion from Lib Dem Councillor Ellen Nicholson, Woking Borough Council has made a commitment to tackling violence against women and girls.
13 Feb 2022
Woking Council agrees no confidence motion in Boris Johnson
Woking Borough Council has agreed a motion of no confidence in the Prime Minister following the partygate scandal.
13 Feb 2022
Over 30,000 patients waiting to start NHS treatment at Ashford and St Peter’s
The latest statistics from NHS England, reveal that 30,662 patients are waiting to start treatment at Ashford and St Peter's Hospital.
9 Feb 2022
Can Woking Council Afford to Borrow More?
There is a new disease in Westminster called "Deny the Facts, Sell the Fiction" it seems to be highly infectious and has now spread to Woking.
8 Feb 2022
17% budget increase for Police Commissioner’s office at expense of frontline policing
Lib Dem Councillors on the Surrey Police and Crime Panel have criticised the Conservative Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for raising Council Tax and drawing on reserves to expand their own office's budget by 17% to £3.3 million a year, while Surrey Police will have to make do with 50 fewer frontline staff than they need to address performance issues.
7 Feb 2022
One in four Woking families will receive no help with soaring energy costs
Over 10,000 households - 24% of Woking - will not receive any help with soaring energy bills, analysis by the Lib Dems has revealed.
7 Feb 2022
National Party News
Windrush Day 2025
77 years ago today, the HMT Empire Windrush docked in Essex - marking the beginning of the Windrush generation’s arrival here in the UK.
20 Jun 2025
LGBT+
Pride Month 2025
So we will keep fighting - until we can finally build a society where everyone is free to be who they are.
ED
1 Jun 2025
LGBT+
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
My message to the UK’s LGBTQ+ community is clear - I support you. I stand with you.
CJ
17 May 2025
Home Affairs
Standing Up to Divisive Politics
In the face of divisive and destructive politics, it is more important than ever that the Liberal Democrats continue to offer a liberal alternative.
LS
14 May 2025
Lib Dems Winning
Overtaking the Conservatives
Local Election Results Briefing: Our best ever winning streak
LD
3 May 2025
Lib Dems Winning
Vote Liberal Democrat Today
Every vote for the Liberal Democrats counts. It's a vote to elect a strong local champion, who will fight for a fair deal for you and your community.
LD
1 May 2025
Economy & Business
Ending Trump’s terrible trade war
We have to stand tough against Trump’s tariffs
LD
11 Apr 2025
Latest UK News
Taking on Trump & Farage – and fixing church roofs
Leader's Speech to Spring Conference 2025
ED
23 Mar 2025
Farming & Food
Animal Welfare in the Food System
The Liberal Democrat plan commits to making the UK a global leader in animal welfare through stronger standards, workforce investment, and ethical farming practices.
TF
23 Mar 2025