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Lib Dems: People “will not forget” failure of Woking’s MP to back safe and legal routes for refugees

Will Forster and the Lib Dems have said that people in Woking "will not forget" the actions of Conservative MPs like Jonathan Lord who voted against providing safe and legal routes to sanctuary for vulnerable refugees. Earlier this week Tory MPs rejected amendments to the Immigration Bill, despite four people, including children, tragically losing their lives trying to cross the Channel last week. The Lib Dems who are also urging the public to back their petition, have committed to fight on. In addition to safe and legal routes to sanctuary for vulnerable refugees, the Party wants to maintain the rights for refugees in Europe to be reunited with their families and ensure that unaccompanied child refugees can be resettled in the UK. Lib Dem Spokesperson for Woking, Will Forster said: "With their inaction this Conservative Government is leaving people to die. Providing safe and legal routes for refugees is the right thing to do. Not just because these are vulnerable people who deserve our help, but because it

Woking’s MP has thrown British farmers on the scrapheap, Lib Dems warn

The Lib Dems have warned Jonathan Lord should "hang his head in shame" for voting against measures to protect high environmental and animal welfare standards.

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Jonathan Lord must use last chance to back farmers

The Lib Dems and I have called on Woking's MP to back British farming and vote to protect our high environmental and animal welfare standards in Parliament today.

Woking’s MP must vote for safe and legal routes for refugees, Lib Dems say

The local Lib Dems have called on Woking's MP to this week vote in favour of safe and legal routes to sanctuary for vulnerable refugees.

Surrey Lib Dems call on the County Council to step in and provide help with free school meals

Last month the Conservative Government voted against extending free school meals for children in need during the holidays including Woking's MP. This means that during October half term, the Christmas holidays and beyond, there will be many parents struggling to feed their children.

Climate Change Starts at Home

Caring about our climate means: shunning single-use plastic, caring for local wildlife, gardening, walking and cycling. This week we hear from a local Lib Dem hero and Woking's equivalent of Sir David Attenborough who is doing all of these, and more! Tune in to hear Norman Johns provide environment inspiration with live local projects he's involved in.

Jonathan Lord votes to block physical proof for 8,280 EU citizens in Woking

The Lib Dems have warned that Jonathan Lord, Conservative MP for Woking, is risking a "new Windrush-style scandal" after he voted to refuse to offer EU citizens proof of their right to stay in the UK.

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.

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.

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.

Remembering Ming

Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell in remarks made to the House of Commons

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.

Don’t let Trump’s America become Farage’s Britain

Leader's Speech to Autumn Conference 2025

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.

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.