Revealed: Almost £79 million needed to fix crumbling Ashford and St Peter’s Hospital
£78,942,798 is needed to clear Ashford and St Peter’s Hospital repair backlog, new analysis by the Liberal Democrats has found.
8 Jan 2024
News
Local News
Surrey Lib Dems use council motion to push for road safety policy change
At the County Council meeting in March this year Will Forster, Leader of Surrey Lib Dems proposed a council motion based on the respected road safety principles, known as Vision Zero.
14 Dec 2023
Labour officially gives up on winning Woking
In a recent communication to its members, the Labour Party has announced it will not seriously contest the constituency of Woking at the next election.
11 Dec 2023
Lib Dem Council to keep Pool in the Park open
The Liberal Democrats running Woking Borough Council have a plan to keep Pool in the Park open.
7 Dec 2023
Autumn Statement: Government allowing Woking’s health service to crumble
The Lib Dems in Woking have accused the Government of being ‘content with local health services crumbling’ after Wednesday’s Autumn Statement failed to provide additional funding for local health services.
22 Nov 2023
Woking’s Voluntary Sector Fair welcomes hundreds of visitors
The return of Woking’s Voluntary Sector Fair saw hundreds of visitors flock to Woking Leisure Centre to discover what support and volunteering opportunities are available in the borough.
21 Nov 2023
Woking
Residents have their say on service review as consultation closes
A consultation giving residents and stakeholders the chance to have their say on proposals to make essential changes to reduce council services has ended (Sunday 12 November 2023).
17 Nov 2023
Woking
Conservative MP urged to back GP and dentists rescue plan in King’s Speech amendment
Liberal Democrats in Woking have called on local Conservative MP Jonathan Lord to back an amendment in Parliament this week calling for a GP and dental care rescue plan.
14 Nov 2023
Woking
Thames Water slammed as execs rake in £2,415,000 in pay and perks
Will Forster, Leader of Surrey Lib Dems has slammed “eye-watering payouts” as the party reveals Thames Water paid their executives £2,415,000 in pay and perks last year.
8 Nov 2023
National Party News
Cost of living
Our plan to halve energy bills by 2035
Sky-high energy bills are a massive problem for families, pensioners and businesses across the UK.
LD
25 Jul 2025
International Affairs
Ending the suffering in Gaza and the West Bank
We can’t turn a blind eye to the devastation across the Occupied Territories if we want to achieve a permanent peace for Palestinians and Israelis.
LD
24 Jul 2025
Economy & Business
My liberal vision for a thriving economy
I’m proud that once again it is the Liberal Democrats leading the way, with our vision for an economy that is growing strongly, where everyone feels the benefits.
ED
16 Jul 2025
Education, Children & Schools
Our five principles for SEND reform
Ed Davey Munira Wilson have written to Keir Starmer setting out five principles for SEND reform, and offering to work on a cross-party basis with the government to ensure the reforms deliver for children with SEND and their families.
LD
9 Jul 2025
Benefits & Pensions
Standing up for the most vulnerable in society
Why we opposed the Government’s welfare bill
SD
3 Jul 2025
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
LGBTQ+
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
LGBTQ+
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