Lib Dems call for road safety to be a budget priority
The Lib Dems on Surrey County Council are proposing an amendment to the Council's budget to invest in tackling road safety problems across the county.
5 Feb 2021
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4 Feb 2021
Update on ‘surge testing’ in Woking
Woking's coronavirus 'surge testing' operation is now in its third day.
4 Feb 2021
Localised ‘surge testing’ to be introduced in parts of Woking
Earlier today, it was announced that a localised 'surge testing' programme will be rolled out in parts of Goldsworth Park, Knaphill and St John's following the identification of a specific variant of coronavirus.
1 Feb 2021
One Jab is Not Enough to Save a Nation
Dale Roberts, who jointly organises the covid support group for Knaphill, St John's and Brookwood, calls for more than a rapid vaccine rollout to support a robust recovery.
1 Feb 2021
Lib Dems Save Pyrford Cricket Club
In December last year, your local Councillor, Graham Chrystie, responding to concerned telephone calls from Andy Grimshaw, immediately left to visit the Cricket Pavilion Club House. And lucky he did. The entire front of the building was bulging out… the roof held up by temporary props. The villagers were right to be concerned.
26 Jan 2021
Dorothy Buckrell - A tribute from old friends
When Sandy and I first joined the Liberals in 1982 the most charismatic and indeed successful local politician was Dorothy Buckrell who has died after fighting cancer for five years. A Byfleet stalwart, she was our County Councillor for 14 years. Just as importantly she was a tremendous recruiter for the party, somebody who succeeded and was for many a role model.
TK
21 Jan 2021
Independent review slams Woking Borough Council
Earlier this month Woking Borough Council agreed to implement all the recommendations of an independent review into the decisions and Council processes behind the Woking Football Club development.
17 Jan 2021
Lib Dems demand £1,000-a-year boost for 1,250 carers in Woking
The Lib Dems are calling on the Government to raise Carer's Allowance by £1,000 a year to help support 1,250 unpaid carers in Woking during the coronavirus pandemic.
17 Jan 2021
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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